diff --git "a/TinyStories_516.txt" "b/TinyStories_516.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_516.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They looked around the cave, but they did not find a key. They heard a loud noise. It was a man with a mask and a gun. He was angry. + +"Hey, you kids! Get away from my box! That's mine!" he shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. + +"Please don't hurt us. We were just playing. We didn't know it was your box," Ben said. + +"Too bad. You saw too much. Now you have to surrender. Give me the flashlight and come with me," the man said. + +He grabbed the flashlight and pointed the gun at them. He made them walk to the hole. + +Lily and Ben did not want to go with him. They wanted to run away. They saw a small opening in the wall of the cave. They had an idea. + +"Look, there's another way out!" Lily said. + +She pushed the man and ran to the opening. Ben followed her. They squeezed through the opening and came out on the other side of the hill. They saw a police car and a policeman. + +"Help! Help! There's a bad man in the cave! He has a gun and a box!" Lily shouted. + +The policeman heard them and ran to the cave. He saw the man and arrested him. He found out that the box had stolen jewels in it. He thanked Lily and Ben for their help. + +"You two are very brave and smart. You did the right thing. You found an interesting cave and a bad man. You also found a way to escape and get help. You are heroes," the policeman said. + +Lily and Ben were happy and proud. They hugged each other and smiled. They learned a new word: surrender. They also learned a new lesson: never go into a cave without an adult. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Tom got a new toy car that had a light on it. It was shiny and fast and made a loud noise. Sue was envious of Tom's toy car. She wanted to have it for herself. + +"Can I play with your car, Tom?" Sue asked. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own toys," Tom said. + +"But your car is better. It has a light and it is fast and loud. Please, let me play with it," Sue begged. + +"No, go away. You are annoying me," Tom said. + +Sue was angry and sad. She waited until Tom was not looking and grabbed his car. She ran away with it and hid behind a tree. She tried to turn on the light, but it did not work. She pushed the car, but it did not move. She shook the car, but it only made a strange sound. She had broken Tom's car. + +Tom saw Sue with his car and ran after her. He was furious and scared. He snatched his car from Sue and looked at it. He saw that the light was cracked and the wheels were bent. He tried to repair his car, but he could not. He started to cry. + +"Sue, you are a bad friend. You broke my car. It was my favorite toy. Now it is ruined. I hate you," Tom yelled. + +Sue felt sorry and ashamed. She wanted to say sorry, but Tom did not listen. He ran away from her and told everyone what she had done. Sue was left alone with no friends and no toys. She wished she had not been envious of Tom's car. She wished she had been a good friend. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and blocks. But today, they are upset. Mom and Dad are at work. They have a babysitter, but she is not nice. She says they have to be quiet and do their homework. She does not let them watch TV or have snacks. + +"Can we go outside and play?" Tom asks. + +"No, you have to stay inside. It is cold and dark," the babysitter says. + +"But we are bored. We want to have fun," Sam says. + +"Too bad. You have to do what I say. I am in charge," the babysitter says. + +Tom and Sam are angry. They do not like the babysitter. They do not want to do their homework. They want to see Mom and Dad. They have an idea. They sneak into the kitchen and find a box of matches. They think it will be fun to make a fire. + +They go to the living room and light a match. They throw it on the couch. The couch catches fire. The fire grows bigger and bigger. The smoke fills the room. The babysitter smells the smoke and runs to the living room. She sees the fire and screams. + +"What have you done? You are bad boys! You have to stop the fire!" she yells. + +But Tom and Sam do not know how to stop the fire. They are scared. They run to the door and try to open it. But the door is locked. The babysitter has the key. She is too busy trying to put out the fire. She does not see them. They bang on the door and cry for help. + +But no one hears them. The fire spreads to the curtains and the carpet. The flames get hotter and hotter. The smoke makes them cough and choke. They fall to the floor and close their eyes. They wish Mom and Dad were home. They wish they had not played with matches. They wish they had been good boys. But it is too late. The fire burns them up. They are gone. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a big bush with red berries. They pick some berries and eat them. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Yum, yum, these berries are good!" Lily says. + +"More, more, I want more!" Ben says. + +They pick more berries and put them in a basket. They are happy and messy. Their faces and hands are red from the berries. + +"Look, we have a lot of berries!" Lily says. + +"Let's take them home and share with Mom and Dad!" Ben says. + +They run home with the basket. Mom and Dad are waiting for them. They see the berries and smile. + +"Wow, you found some berries! What a nice surprise!" Mom says. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben! You are very helpful!" Dad says. + +But they also see the mess. They frown. + +"Oh, no, you are very dirty! You need to bathe!" Mom says. + +"Come on, let's go to the bathroom and wash up!" Dad says. + +Lily and Ben follow Mom and Dad. They bathe in the tub with warm water and soap. They scrub their faces and hands. They rinse and dry. They are clean and fresh. + +"Ah, that feels better!" Lily says. + +"Now we can eat the berries!" Ben says. + +They go to the kitchen and sit at the table. Mom and Dad give them some plates and spoons. They eat the berries with yogurt. They are creamy and tangy. + +"Mmm, this is delicious!" Lily says. + +"Best snack ever!" Ben says. + +They finish the berries and yogurt. They are full and happy. They hug Mom and Dad. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad! You are very kind!" Lily says. + +"We love you, Lily and Ben! You are very sweet!" Dad says. + +They smile and kiss. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They saw a big boat on the water. It was white and shiny and had a flag. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Tom said. "It is so big and pretty. I wish we could go on it." + +"That is not a boat, Tom. That is a yacht," Lily said. She knew a lot of words. "A yacht is a special kind of boat that rich people have. It is very unique." + +"What does unique mean?" Tom asked. + +"Unique means there is nothing else like it. It is different and special," Lily explained. + +"I see. Do you think the people on the yacht are happy?" Tom wondered. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are, maybe they are not. Sometimes having a lot of things does not make you happy. Sometimes you just need a friend to play with," Lily said. + +She smiled at Tom and took his hand. "Do you want to play some more, Tom?" + +"Yes, I do, Lily. You are my best friend. You make me happy," Tom said. + +They ran back to their sand castle and had fun. They did not need a yacht to have a good time. They had each other. That was unique enough. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big road with many cars and trucks. They wanted to cross the road and see what was on the other side. But their mom told them not to go near the road. She said it was very dangerous and they could get hurt. + +Tom and Sam did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was busy and ran to the road. They saw a red light and thought it meant stop. They thought they could cross the road when the light was red. But they did not know that the light was fake. It was broken and did not change color. The cars and trucks did not stop. They kept going very fast. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They saw a big truck coming towards them. They tried to run back, but it was too late. The truck hit them and they fell down. They were very hurt and cried a lot. Their mom heard them and ran to the road. She was very sad and angry. She called for help and took them to the hospital. + +Tom and Sam learned a hard lesson. They should have listened to their mom and stayed away from the road. They should not have trusted the fake light. They were punished for their bad choice. They had to stay in the hospital for a long time and miss their play time. They said sorry to their mom and promised to be good boys. They never went near the road again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. They dig holes and look for bugs and worms. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big root in the ground. It is brown and hard and twisted. Tom wants to dig it out. He thinks it is a treasure. Sam thinks it is boring. He wants to play with his ball. + +"Come on, Sam, help me dig this root out. Maybe it is a dinosaur bone or a pirate sword," Tom says. + +"No, thank you, Tom. I want to play with my ball. It is more fun. Roots are boring," Sam says. + +"Fine, then. You can leave. I don't need your help. I can dig it out by myself," Tom says. + +Sam leaves. He takes his ball and goes to the other side of the garden. He kicks his ball and runs after it. He has fun. + +Tom digs and digs. He tries to pull the root out. But it is too big and too deep. He gets tired and dirty and thirsty. He has no fun. + +He looks at Sam. He sees him playing with his ball. He hears him laughing. He feels lonely and sad. + +He wishes he had played with Sam. He thinks roots are boring. He leaves the root in the hole. He goes to Sam. + +"Sam, I'm sorry. Can I play with you and your ball?" Tom says. + +"Sure, Tom. I'm sorry, too. Can I help you dig the root out later?" Sam says. + +They hug. They play with the ball. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom likes trains. He has a toy train that he plays with every day. He makes the train go fast on the tracks and makes noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big train on the rails. He wants to see the train up close. He runs to the train and touches it. But the train is not nice. The train is sharp. It hurts Tom's hand. He cries. + +Mom hears Tom cry and runs to him. She sees the blood on his hand. She hugs him and says sorry. She takes him to the nurse. The nurse puts a band-aid on his hand and gives him a sticker. She says trains are not for touching. They are for looking. + +Tom learns his lesson. He does not touch trains anymore. He only plays with his toy train. He still likes trains, but he knows they are sharp. He is careful. He is happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were detectives and solve mysteries. They used their toys, books and furniture as clues and suspects. + +"Look, Ben, I found a hair on the sofa. Maybe it belongs to the thief who took our cookies!" Lily said, holding a magnifying glass. + +"Good job, Lily! Let's see who has hair like this. Is it Mom? No, her hair is long and brown. Is it Dad? No, his hair is short and black. Is it Spot? No, his hair is furry and white." Ben said, comparing the hair to the family members and the dog. + +"Then who is it?" Lily asked, puzzled. + +They heard a giggle from behind the curtain. They pulled it aside and saw their baby brother, Sam, holding a cookie in his hand and crumbs on his face. He had blond hair, just like the one on the sofa. + +"Sam, you are the thief!" Lily and Ben exclaimed. + +"Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. Me hungry. Me like cookies." Sam said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They were not angry, but they wished Sam would ask before taking their cookies. They decided to share the cookie with him and teach him how to ask nicely. + +They solved the mystery, but they were slow. Next time, they would look behind the curtain first. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Lily goes first. She slides down fast and laughs. Ben follows her. He slides down slower and smiles. + +"Let's go again!" Lily says. + +"Okay!" Ben says. + +They climb up the stairs. But then they hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They look at the sky. It is dark and gray. They see raindrops falling. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "It is raining!" + +"Let's go home!" Ben says. + +They run to the gate. But they have no umbrella. They are getting wet. + +"Wait!" Lily says. She stops and takes off her jacket. She covers her head with it. She gives Ben her hand. + +"Here!" she says. "We can share my jacket. It will keep us dry." + +Ben takes her hand. He covers his head with the jacket too. They walk to the gate together. + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. "You are very reliable. You are a good friend." + +"You're welcome, Ben!" Lily says. "You are reliable too. You are a good friend too." + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They are not afraid of the rain. They have each other. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted a snack. They saw a big jar of cookies on the shelf. But the jar was too high for them to reach. + +"Let's try to get the cookies," Lily said. "They look yummy." + +"OK," Tom said. "How can we try?" + +Lily had an idea. She saw a chair near the table. She pushed the chair to the shelf. She climbed on the chair. She stretched her arm to the jar. + +"I can try to grab the jar," she said. "You hold the chair for me." + +Tom held the chair for Lily. He hoped she could get the jar. He wanted a cookie too. + +Lily tried to grab the jar. But the jar was too heavy for her. She lost her balance. She fell off the chair. The jar fell with her. The jar broke on the floor. The cookies scattered everywhere. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw Lily and Tom. She was angry. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you try to get the cookies? You know you are not allowed to do that. You could have hurt yourself. And you wasted the cookies. They are for the jolly party tomorrow. Now we have no cookies for the party. You are in big trouble." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to make a mess. They did not mean to waste the cookies. They did not mean to make their mom angry. They just wanted a snack. + +They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were hungry. We wanted a snack. We tried to get the cookies. We did not know they were for the jolly party. Please don't be mad at us." + +But their mom was still mad at them. She said, "You are not sorry. You are naughty. You have to go to your room. You have to stay there until dinner. You have no snack. You have no cookies. You have no jolly party. You have a bad ending." +Sara had a black sheep toy that she loved very much. She called it Wooly and took it everywhere with her. She liked to hug it and play with it and pretend it was a real sheep. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and Wooly. She saw some other kids playing with a ball and wanted to join them. She left Wooly on a bench and ran to the ball. She had fun kicking and throwing the ball with the other kids. + +But when she came back to the bench, Wooly was gone. She looked around and saw a boy holding Wooly. He was pulling its wool and making it dirty. Sara felt angry and sad. She ran to the boy and said, "Give me back my Wooly! That's mine!" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, it's mine now. I found it. It's just a silly old toy. You don't need it." + +Sara said, "Yes, I do! Wooly is not a silly old toy. Wooly is my friend. I value Wooly very much. You are mean and rude. You don't know how to take care of Wooly. Please give Wooly back to me." + +The boy saw that Sara was crying and felt sorry. He realized that he was wrong and that Wooly was important to Sara. He said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know you loved Wooly so much. Here, you can have Wooly back. I'm sorry I hurt Wooly and you." + +Sara took Wooly and hugged it. She said, "Thank you. I forgive you. Wooly forgives you too. Do you want to play with us?" + +The boy nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for being nice to me. Can I be your friend?" + +Sara said, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's go to the ball. Maybe we can find more friends there." + +They ran to the ball and played with the other kids. Sara was happy to have Wooly and a new friend. She learned that Wooly was not just a black sheep toy, but a valuable friend. +Ben is a strong person. He can lift big things and run fast. He likes to help his mom and dad with chores. He also likes to play with his toys and his dog. + +One morning, Ben does not wake up when his mom calls him. He is very sleepy and wants to stay in bed. His mom comes to his room and shakes him gently. She says, "Ben, it is time to wake up. You have to go to school today. You will learn new things and have fun with your friends." + +Ben opens his eyes and sees his mom. He smiles and hugs her. He says, "I love you, mom. I will wake up now. I want to go to school and see my teacher and my friends. But can I have some breakfast first?" + +His mom laughs and says, "Of course, you can have some breakfast. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. I have made some eggs and toast for you. You can also have some juice or milk. You need to eat well to be strong and healthy." + +Ben jumps out of bed and follows his mom. He is happy and excited. He thinks, "I am a strong person. I can do many things. I love my mom and dad and my dog. I love my school and my friends. Today will be a good day." +Sara and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to look for animals and plants. They saw a big mushroom with red spots. Sara wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a mushroom! Can I touch it?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara, don't touch it! It is bad. It can make you sick. Mama said so," Ben said. + +But Sara did not listen. She wanted to see if the mushroom was soft or hard. She reached out her hand and touched the mushroom. The mushroom was hard and cold. Sara felt a sting on her finger. She screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Ben, it hurts!" Sara cried. + +Ben ran to Sara and saw her finger. It was red and swollen. He was scared. He did not know what to do. He looked around for help. He saw a man walking on the path. He was carrying a big bag. + +"Help, help! My sister touched a bad mushroom! She is hurt!" Ben shouted. + +The man heard Ben and came to them. He looked at Sara's finger. He smiled. He was not a nice man. He was a bad man. He wanted to take Sara and Ben away. He had a plan. + +"Don't worry, little boy. I can help your sister. I have a useful thing in my bag. It can make her better. Come with me," the man said. + +He opened his bag and showed Ben a shiny thing. It looked like a toy. Ben liked shiny things. He stared at the shiny thing. He did not see the man grab Sara and put her in his bag. He did not hear Sara scream. He did not see the man run away with his bag. He only saw the shiny thing. + +The man was gone. Ben was alone. He did not have his sister. He did not have the shiny thing. He only had a bad mushroom. He was sad. He was sorry. He wished he had listened to Mama. He wished he had listened to Ben. He wished he had not stared at the shiny thing. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran to find a good spot to hide. He saw a big rock near a cliff. He thought it was a good place to hide behind. He ran to the rock and hid behind it. + +Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and tried to find Tom. She saw the big rock near the cliff. She thought Tom might be hiding there. She walked to the rock and said, "Tom, are you there? I found you!" + +But Tom did not answer. Lily looked behind the rock and saw nothing. Tom was not there. He had vanished. Lily was confused and scared. She wondered where Tom had gone. She called his name again and again, but there was no reply. + +Tom had seen Lily coming to the rock. He wanted to surprise her and make her laugh. He had an idea. He saw a small hole in the rock. He crawled into the hole and waited for Lily to look behind the rock. He thought he would jump out and say, "Boo!" + +But Tom did not know that the hole was very deep and dark. He crawled deeper and deeper into the hole. He could not see anything. He could not hear anything. He could not find the way back. He was lost. He was afraid. He wished he had not gone into the hole. He wished he had stayed behind the rock. He wished he could see Lily again. + +Lily did not know what to do. She looked for Tom everywhere. She asked the other children if they had seen him. They said no. They said they had not seen him since he ran to the rock. They said they did not know where he was. They said they were sorry. They said they had to go home. They said they hoped Lily would find Tom soon. + +Lily was alone. She was sad. She was worried. She did not want to go home without Tom. She did not want to tell her mom and dad that Tom had vanished. She did not want to think that Tom had fallen off the cliff. She did not want to give up. She wanted to find Tom. She wanted to hug him and tell him she was sorry. She wanted to play with him again. + +She decided to look behind the rock one more time. Maybe Tom was hiding there. Maybe he was playing a trick on her. Maybe he was waiting for her to find him. She hoped he was. She walked to the rock and looked behind it. She saw nothing. She saw the cliff. She saw the sky. She saw the birds. She did not see Tom. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She said, "Tom, where are you? Please come back. I miss you." +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. Tim has a red scooter. Kim has a blue scooter. They hop on their scooters and ride around the park. + +"Look at me, Kim!" Tim says. "I can go very fast on my scooter!" + +"I can go fast too, Tim!" Kim says. "And I can do a trick! Watch me!" + +Kim hops off her scooter and flips it in the air. She tries to catch it, but she misses. The scooter falls on the ground and breaks. + +"Oh no, Kim!" Tim says. "Your scooter is broken! Mom and Dad will be mad!" + +Kim starts to cry. She loves her scooter. It was a gift from her grandma. It was very expensive. + +"I'm sorry, Tim!" Kim says. "I didn't mean to break it! I just wanted to show you my trick!" + +Tim feels sorry for Kim. He knows she is sad. He hugs her and says, "It's okay, Kim. It was an accident. Maybe we can fix it. Or maybe Mom and Dad can buy you a new one." + +"Really?" Kim says. "Do you think so?" + +"Maybe," Tim says. "But you have to be careful next time. Scooters are not for tricks. They are for riding." + +Kim nods. She wipes her tears and says, "You're right, Tim. Thank you for being nice to me. Can I share your scooter with you?" + +"Sure, Kim," Tim says. "You can share my scooter. We are twins. We share everything." + +They hop on Tim's scooter and ride around the park. They are happy again. They are the best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a soft teddy bear that she liked to squeeze and hug. Ben had a plastic x-ray machine that he liked to pretend was a doctor's tool. He wanted to x-ray Lily's teddy bear, but Lily did not want to share. + +"Please, Lily, let me x-ray your bear. It will be fun!" Ben said. + +"No, Ben, this is my bear. You have your own toy. Go away!" Lily said. + +Ben was angry. He did not like it when Lily said no. He tried to grab the bear from Lily's arms, but Lily held on tight. They pulled and tugged, and the bear ripped in half. Lily and Ben both gasped. Lily started to cry. + +"Look what you did! You broke my bear! You are a bad brother!" Lily sobbed. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to. I just wanted to play with you. Please don't be mad at me." Ben said. + +Lily looked at her bear's torn body and felt sad. She loved her bear very much. She also loved her brother, but he made her angry sometimes. She did not know what to do. + +"Maybe we can fix your bear. Maybe mom can sew it back together. Or maybe we can get you a new bear. Please, Lily, forgive me." Ben said. + +Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. She saw that Ben was sorry and felt sorry too. She did not want to fight with him. She wanted to play with him. She gave him a hug and said: + +"OK, Ben, I forgive you. But next time, ask me nicely before you touch my toys. And I will share with you sometimes. Deal?" + +"Deal." Ben said. They smiled and hugged again. Then they went to find mom and show her the bear. They hoped she could help them. They learned to be more careful and kind with each other's toys. +Lily likes to wake up early. She likes to see the sun and the birds. She likes to play with her toys and her cat. But today, Lily is not happy. She cannot find her button. + +Lily has a button that is very nice. It is red and shiny and big. She found it in the park with her mom. She put it on her dress and showed it to everyone. She loves her button very much. + +But now, her button is gone. She looks under her bed and in her closet. She looks in her toy box and in her cat's basket. She cannot see her button anywhere. She feels sad and cries. + +Mom hears Lily cry and comes to her room. She hugs Lily and asks her what is wrong. Lily tells her about her button. Mom says, "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your button. Maybe it fell off your dress and is somewhere in the house. Let's look together." + +Mom and Lily look in the kitchen and in the living room. They look in the bathroom and in the hall. They cannot find the button. Lily feels more sad and cries more. + +Then, Mom sees something on the couch. It is red and shiny and big. It is Lily's button. Mom picks it up and shows it to Lily. Lily sees her button and smiles. She hugs Mom and says, "Thank you, Mom. You found my button. You are very nice." + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you have your button back. You are very nice, too. Now, let's go and have some breakfast. Do you want some toast and jam?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, please. I like toast and jam. And I like you and my button." She puts her button on her dress and holds Mom's hand. They go to the kitchen and have some breakfast. Lily is happy again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of files that they use to make houses and cars and animals. Anna likes to make houses with doors and windows. Ben likes to make cars with wheels and horns. + +"Look at my house!" Anna says. "It has a pink door and a blue window. Do you like it?" + +Ben nods. He likes Anna's house. He shows her his car. "Look at my car!" he says. "It has four wheels and a loud horn. Do you like it?" + +Anna nods. She likes Ben's car. They are happy. + +But then, an elderly lady comes out of the house next door. She is angry. She says the files belong to her. She says she needs them for her work. She says the children are making a mess. + +"Give me back my files!" she says. "You are not allowed to play with them. They are not toys. They are important papers." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to give back the files. They like their houses and cars and animals. They do not understand why the lady is angry. + +"Please, can we keep them?" Anna asks. "We are sorry. We did not know they were yours. We will be careful. We will not make a mess." + +The lady shakes her head. She does not listen. She takes the files from the children. She puts them in a big bag. She goes back to her house. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They have no files to play with. They have no houses and cars and animals. They cry. + +"Maybe we can find something else to play with," Ben says. "Maybe we can use some rocks or sticks or leaves." + +Anna nods. She wipes her tears. She tries to smile. They go to look for some rocks or sticks or leaves. They hope the lady will not be angry again. +Ben likes to create things with his crayons. He draws cars, animals, houses and flowers. He is very proud of his original pictures. He likes to show them to his mom and dad. + +One day, he wants to create a big sun on a blue paper. He looks for his yellow crayon, but he cannot find it. He asks his sister, Lily, if she has seen it. Lily says no, but Ben sees a yellow crayon in her hand. She is using it to draw a banana. + +Ben is angry. He says, "That is my yellow crayon! Give it back to me!" Lily says, "No, it is mine! I found it in the box. You have many other crayons. Go away!" + +Ben and Lily start to fight. They pull and tug at the yellow crayon. They yell and cry. Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the yellow crayon broken in two pieces. She is sad. + +She says, "Look what you have done! You have ruined the yellow crayon. Now you cannot use it to create anything. You have to share and be nice to each other. Say sorry and hug." + +Ben and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry and hug. They decide to create something together with the yellow crayon. They draw a big sun and a bunch of bananas. They show their mom and dad. They are happy. +Ben and his wife Ann were making soup for dinner. They had a big pot with water, carrots, potatoes, and chicken. Ben was stirring the soup with a wooden spoon. He liked to stir the soup and watch the bubbles. + +"Is the soup ready?" Ann asked. She was setting the table with plates, spoons, and napkins. + +"Not yet," Ben said. "We need to wait a little more. The chicken needs to be soft and the carrots need to be orange." + +Ann nodded. She looked out the window and saw their dog, Spot. Spot was digging in the dirt. He was filthy. He had mud on his fur and his paws. + +"Oh, no," Ann said. "Look at Spot. He is so dirty. He needs a bath." + +Ben looked out the window too. He saw Spot. He laughed. He thought Spot was funny. + +"Spot likes to dig," Ben said. "He is having fun. He can have a bath later." + +Ann shook her head. She did not think Spot was funny. She thought Spot was messy. + +"Spot, come here," Ann called. "You need to stop digging. You need to be clean." + +Spot heard Ann. He stopped digging. He ran to the door. He wagged his tail. He wanted to go inside. He wanted to see Ben and Ann. He wanted to smell the soup. + +Ben opened the door. Spot jumped inside. He shook his fur. He sprayed mud everywhere. He ran to the pot. He sniffed the soup. + +"Spot, no!" Ben and Ann shouted. "That is our soup. You cannot have it. You are filthy." + +Spot did not listen. He licked the spoon. He liked the soup. He wanted more. He put his head in the pot. He slurped the soup. + +Ben and Ann were shocked. They could not believe what Spot did. He ruined their soup. He made a mess. He was naughty. + +"Bad dog," Ben and Ann said. "You need to go outside. You need to have a bath. You need to say sorry." + +Spot did not understand. He did not know he was bad. He thought he was good. He thought he was sharing. He wagged his tail. He licked Ben and Ann. He said woof. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big black dog in their yard. The dog was very friendly and licked their faces. They decided to name him Spot. + +"Can we keep him, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. He might belong to someone else. And we don't have a lot of space for a big dog," Mom said. + +"But he's so nice and healthy. Look, he can run and jump and fetch," Ben said. + +Mom smiled. "Well, maybe we can keep him for a little while, until we find his owner. But you have to take good care of him, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were very happy. They gave Spot some water and food, and played with him all afternoon. They taught him some tricks, like sit and roll over. They also gave him a collar with their phone number, just in case. + +That night, they lay down on their beds, with Spot between them. They hugged him and said good night. They dreamed of having fun with their new friend. + +But the next morning, when they woke up, Spot was gone. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find him. They were very sad and worried. + +"Where did he go, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, honey. Maybe he ran away, or someone took him," Mom said. + +"But he was our dog. We loved him," Ben said. + +Mom hugged them. "I know, sweetie. I'm sorry. Maybe he'll come back, or we'll find him. Or maybe he found his real home, and he's happy there." + +Lily and Ben hoped that was true. They missed Spot very much. They hoped he was safe and healthy, and that he remembered them. They hoped they would see him again someday. +Lila and Sam were playing in the sand near the sea. They liked to make castles and dig holes. Lila was very independent. She wanted to do everything by herself. Sam liked to help her, but sometimes he also liked to tease her. + +"Look, Lila, I found a big shell!" Sam said, holding up a shiny pink shell. "Do you want to see it?" + +Lila nodded and ran over to Sam. She reached out her hand to touch the shell. But Sam pulled it away and laughed. + +"Ha ha, you are too slow, Lila!" he said. "You can't have my shell. It is mine!" + +Lila felt angry and sad. She did not like when Sam teased her. She wanted to see the shell too. She turned away and walked to the water. She saw something moving in the waves. It was an octopus. It had eight long arms and a round head. It looked friendly. + +"Hello, octopus," Lila said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The octopus nodded and swam closer to Lila. It reached out one of its arms and touched Lila's hand. It felt soft and wet. Lila smiled and held the octopus's arm. She felt happy. + +"Look, Sam, I found a new friend!" Lila said, showing the octopus to Sam. "He is an octopus. He is very nice. He does not tease me." + +Sam looked at Lila and the octopus. He felt sorry and jealous. He wanted to play with the octopus too. He wanted to make Lila happy. He ran to the water and joined Lila and the octopus. + +"I'm sorry, Lila, for teasing you," Sam said. "Can I see your shell?" + +Lila nodded and gave Sam the shell. She was not angry anymore. She was glad that Sam was sorry. She wanted to share with him. + +"Thank you, Lila, for sharing your shell," Sam said. "Can I play with your octopus?" + +Lila nodded and let Sam hold the octopus's other arm. She was happy that Sam wanted to play with her and the octopus. She wanted to be friends with both of them. + +"Thank you, octopus, for playing with us," Lila and Sam said. "You are a very good octopus. We like you." + +The octopus smiled and hugged Lila and Sam with its arms. It was happy that Lila and Sam liked it. It wanted to be friends with them too. They played together in the water until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the octopus and promised to come back soon. They walked back to the sand, holding hands and the shell. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved apples more than anything in the world. His mommy always told him that apples were very healthy and that he should eat them every day. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. There, he saw a man who was very famous. The man was juggling three apples in the air. Timmy was amazed and he wanted to show the man that he could do it too. + +But Timmy didn't know how to juggle and he dropped the apples on the ground. The man told Timmy that it was okay and that he should practice more. Timmy learned that he should practice and not give up. From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and he became very good at juggling apples. And he never forgot the lesson the famous man taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, it was very dark in her room and she was scared. So, she took her flashlight and turned it on. She felt safe and happy. + +But then, Lily started to play with the flashlight. She blinked it on and off, on and off. Suddenly, the flashlight stopped working. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Lily's mommy told her that playing with things that are not toys is naughty. She explained that flashlights are important tools that we use to see in the dark. Lily felt bad about what she did, but she learned her lesson. From that day on, she promised to take good care of her flashlight and never be naughty again. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to dance. He would put on music and dance around his room all day long. One day, a little girl came to visit him. She saw him dancing and said, "You are a good dancer!" + +The bald man smiled and said, "Thank you! Would you like to dance with me?" + +The little girl nodded her head and they danced together. Suddenly, the little girl pinched the bald man's arm. "Ouch!" he said, "Why did you pinch me?" + +The little girl giggled and said, "I wanted to see if you were real!" The bald man laughed and continued to dance with the little girl. They had so much fun together that they danced until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her it was very cold outside and she needed to wear her warm coat. Lily put on her coat and mittens and ran outside to play. + +As Lily and her friends were building a snowman, they noticed the snow was getting harder and harder. Suddenly, Lily's friend Sarah said, "I can't move my feet!" Lily looked down and realized her own feet were stuck too. The snow had frozen around their boots. + +Lily's mom came outside and measured the snow with a ruler. She said, "This is very rare. The snow is so cold it has frozen your boots to the ground." But Lily's mom had an idea. She poured warm water on the snow around their boots and the ice began to melt. Finally, Lily and her friends were able to move again and they ran inside to warm up with hot cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pink things and wanted a pretty gem. One day, she went to the park and found a shiny rock that looked like a gem. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that's a beautiful pink gem!" Lily was thrilled and hugged her mom. She knew she had found something special. From then on, she carried her gem everywhere she went and showed it to all her friends. They all thought it was so pretty too! +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy and always knocked things over. His mommy put him in his crib to take a nap, but Timmy didn't want to sleep. He tried to climb out of the crib, but he fell and hurt himself. + +Mommy came in and saw Timmy crying. She picked him up and tried to comfort him, but he was still upset. Mommy needed to separate Timmy from the crib so he wouldn't hurt himself again. She took the crib apart and put it in the closet. + +Timmy was happy to be out of the crib, but he still felt sad. He missed his crib and didn't like sleeping on the floor. That night, Timmy had trouble sleeping and kept crying. Mommy tried to make him feel better, but nothing worked. + +In the morning, mommy found Timmy on the floor next to his crib. He had climbed into the closet and put the crib back together himself. But when he tried to climb back into the crib, it fell on top of him and he got hurt. Mommy felt very sad that she couldn't keep Timmy safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to play in the rain. Every time it rained, he would fly high up in the sky and dance in the raindrops. But one day, the rain was very heavy, and the little birdie got very wet. He wanted to dry himself, but there was no sun. + +The little birdie flew around, looking for a place to dry himself. He saw a metal wire hanging from a tree and thought it would be perfect to dry himself. So, he flew to the metal wire and sat on it. But the metal wire was wet too, and it made the little birdie feel cold. + +The little birdie wished he had been wise enough to stay in his nest and not play in the rain. But it was too late. The little birdie got very sick and couldn't fly anymore. He was very sad and knew he wouldn't be able to dance in the rain again. And so, the little birdie closed his eyes and went to sleep forever. +Once upon a time, there was a gray bull named Billy. Billy loved to tell jokes to his animal friends. One day, Billy told a joke to his friend, a little birdie. + +"Why did the chicken cross the road?" asked Billy. + +"I don't know, why?" replied the birdie. + +"To get to the other side!" joked Billy. + +The birdie didn't think it was funny and got upset. "That's not funny, Billy. You hurt my feelings," said the birdie. + +Billy felt bad and apologized to the birdie. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. I just wanted to make you laugh," said Billy. + +The birdie forgave Billy and they continued to be friends. From that day on, Billy made sure to tell only kind jokes that wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars on the ground. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. Timmy liked to match the cars by color and put them in a regular line. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They sat on a blanket on the ground and had a picnic. Timmy saw some other kids playing with a ball and he wanted to join in. He ran over to them and they started to play together. + +The ball was bouncing all over the ground and Timmy tried to catch it. He was having so much fun! Suddenly, the ball bounced and hit one of Timmy's toy cars. Timmy was sad because his cars were not in their regular line anymore. But then, one of the kids helped him match the cars again. Timmy was happy and he continued to play with his new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny liked to eat carrots and lettuce. One day, he was walking in the forest and he saw a pair of scissors. Benny was curious and he picked up the scissors. Suddenly, he accidentally cut off one of his ears. + +Benny was troubled and sad. He didn't know what to do. Then he heard a voice. It was a wise old owl. The owl said, "Don't worry Benny, I can help you. Let me fix your ear." + +Benny was very happy and he said, "Thank you, wise old owl. You are very kind." The owl fixed Benny's ear and he was as good as new. Benny was so happy that he asked the owl, "Would you like to eat some carrots and lettuce with me?" The owl replied, "Yes, I would love to." So, Benny and the owl sat down and ate together. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to go for a walk. The bird saw a gray cat on the way and said, "Hello, Mr. Cat!" The cat didn't reply and just looked at the bird with big eyes. + +The bird continued to walk and saw a tree with delicious berries. The bird started to eat the berries when suddenly a big wind came and blew the bird's feathers away. The bird was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the gray cat appeared and said, "Don't worry, little bird. I can help you find your feathers." The cat helped the bird find all of its feathers and the bird was very happy. The bird said, "Thank you, Mr. Cat!" and the cat replied, "You're welcome. Let's go for a walk together." And they walked happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump and play all day. One day, she saw a cup on the table and wanted to play with it. She jumped up and down, trying to reach it, but it was too high. + +Her mom came into the room and saw what Lily was doing. "Lily, please don't jump on the furniture," her mom said. "I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily replied. "I just wanted to play with the cup." + +Her mom smiled and picked up the cup for her. "Here you go, Lily. But next time, please ask me first." Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you." And they both lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw on the blackboard in his classroom. Every day, he would perform his drawings for his friends. + +One day, Timmy's teacher noticed something strange about him. She asked him if everything was normal at home. Timmy didn't understand what she meant, so he just nodded his head and said "yes". + +The next day, Timmy didn't come to school. His friends missed him and asked the teacher where he was. The teacher told them that Timmy had been taken away by the police because his parents were doing something very bad. + +The children were sad and didn't understand why Timmy had to go away. They wished he could come back and perform his drawings on the blackboard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom suggested they go on a walk in the park. Lily was so happy and grabbed Max's leash. They walked for a long time and saw many trees and flowers. Lily loved the pink flowers the most. They were so pretty and thin. Lily's mom suggested they pick some to take home. Lily loved that idea and they picked a big bunch of flowers. When they got home, Lily put the flowers in a vase and said, "I love our walk in the park." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog around the park with his dog. One day, while jogging, Timmy found a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his dog. "Look, doggy! I found a penny!" he said. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy appeared. "Hi, Timmy!" said Billy. "What are you doing?" + +"I found a penny!" said Timmy, showing the penny to Billy. + +"That's cool!" said Billy. "But your shirt is so messy. Did you fall?" + +Timmy looked down and saw that his shirt was indeed messy. "Yeah, I tripped while jogging," he said. + +Billy helped Timmy up and they continued jogging together. Timmy put the penny in his pocket and felt happy that he found a new friend to jog with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big family and they lived in a big house with lots of furniture. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her little brother came in and started to slap her toys. Lily didn't like that and she told her brother to stop. + +But her brother didn't listen and kept slapping her toys. So, Lily got angry and slapped her brother's hand. Her brother cried and ran away. Lily felt bad and went to find him. He was hiding in a distant corner of the house. + +Lily apologized and they hugged. They promised to never slap each other again and to always share their toys. From that day on, they played together nicely and took care of the furniture in their house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great idea for her mommy's birthday. She wanted to wrap a present for her mommy. So, she went to the store to buy a gift. She found a pretty necklace and wrapped it in a pink paper with a bow. + +When she got home, she showed the present to her mommy. Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. Then, Lily asked her mommy, "What is a jail?" Her mommy explained to her that a jail is a place where people who do bad things go. Lily was sad and said, "I don't want to go to jail." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as you are a good girl, you will never have to go to jail." Lily felt relieved and hugged her mommy again. They had a great day together celebrating her mommy's birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, especially his toy car. But one day, he noticed something was wrong with it. The wheels wouldn't turn and it made a funny noise. Timmy tried to fix it but he couldn't. + +He asked his dad to help him, but his dad was too busy. So, Timmy decided to take the car apart himself. He unscrewed the screws and listened to the sound it made. But when he put it back together, it was still broken. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to fix it again but he couldn't. He realized he had made a mistake by taking it apart. Now, his favorite toy was broken forever. Timmy learned a lesson that day to always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear who loved to catch fish in the river. One day, he saw a delicious fish swimming in the water and he tried to catch it with his paws, but the fish was too fast and he couldn't catch it. + +The little bear felt sad and thought about giving up, but his mother told him to resist and keep trying. So, he decided to use a net to catch the fish. It was hard work, but he didn't give up and finally caught the fish. + +The little bear learned that if he wanted something, he had to resist and keep trying, even if it was difficult. He also learned that sometimes he needed to use the right tools, like the net, to help him achieve his goals. From that day on, the little bear felt proud of himself and knew that he could accomplish anything if he resisted and worked hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the couch and play with her toys. But one day, her mom saw that the couch was filthy and dirty. + +Her mom told her that she needed to clean up her toys and stop jumping on the couch. Lily didn't want to clean up, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +So, Lily held her toys and put them away in their toy box. She also helped her mom clean the couch until it was no longer filthy. Her mom was very proud of her for being a good helper. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and help keep your home clean. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house by the sea. Every evening, she would sit on her porch and watch the sunset. One day, a little boy came to visit her. + +"Hello!" said the boy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm watching the sunset," replied the elderly lady. "It's so beautiful." + +The boy sat down next to her and they watched the sunset together. After a while, the boy said, "I want to try to paint the sunset. Can I use your paints?" + +"Of course!" said the elderly lady. "I would love to see your painting." + +The boy tried his best to paint the sunset, but it was very hard. "It's not very good," he said. + +"That's okay," said the elderly lady. "You tried your best, and that's all that matters." They continued to watch the sunset and talk until it was time for the boy to go home. From that day on, they watched the sunset together every evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the park. One day, she saw a flag waving in the wind. It was so pretty! She pointed at it and said, "Look, Mommy! A lovely flag!" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is lovely. Do you want to go closer and see it?" Lily nodded her head and they walked over to the flag. It was big and colorful. Lily touched it and felt the soft fabric. + +She was so happy to have seen the lovely flag. From that day on, every time they went to the park, Lily would point at the flag and say, "Look, Mommy! The lovely flag!" And they would go over and visit it. It became one of their favorite things to do together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner noticed that he was limping and seemed uncomfortable. She took him to the veterinarian, who checked him out and said he had a sore paw. The veterinarian gave Max some medicine and told his owner to record how he was feeling over the next few days. + +Max went home and rested his sore paw. His owner made sure he took his medicine and gave him lots of love. She also recorded how Max was feeling every day in a special notebook. After a few days, Max's paw felt much better! His owner was happy to see him running and playing again. She thanked the veterinarian for helping Max and keeping him healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and wear her shiny crown. One day, Lily's friend Lucy came over to play. Lucy brought a new crown that she said she won at the fair. + +Lily looked at the crown and said, "That crown is fake! It doesn't shine like mine." + +Lucy replied, "No, it's not fake. I really won it at the fair." + +Lily didn't believe her, so they decided to have a race to see who would win. They raced around the room and Lily won! + +After the race, Lily said, "I'm sorry I didn't believe you. Your crown may not be as shiny as mine, but you still won it fair and square." + +From that day on, Lily and Lucy played together with both of their crowns, and they both felt like winners. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. They decided to play hide-and-seek. Lily found a great hiding spot, but when she came out, she saw that her favorite doll was missing! She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry because she loved that doll so much. Timmy saw how sad Lily was and he promised her that he would help her find the doll. Lily trusted Timmy and they searched together. After a while, Timmy found the doll in a bush. But when he gave it back to Lily, she noticed that the doll's face was pale and its dress was torn. + +Lily was very upset, but Timmy explained that he found the doll like that and he didn't know what happened to it. Lily trusted Timmy and knew that he would never hurt her doll on purpose. They hugged and continued to play together, happy to have each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, she found a mysterious box in her garden. She opened it and found a toy inside. She was so happy and shouted, "Look, I found a toy!" + +Her mom asked, "Where did you find it?" + +"In the garden," replied Lily. + +Her mom was surprised and asked, "Who do you think put it there?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Maybe the fairies did it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good guess." From that day on, Lily always looked for mysterious things in her garden, hoping to find more surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink tutu. One day, her friend Jack came over to play. Jack had a present for Lily, a shiny red ball. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Jack! You are so kind." Jack smiled and said, "I know you love to dance, so I got you this ball to play with." + +Lily and Jack played together for a while, but then they started to fight over the ball. They both wanted to play with it at the same time. Lily said, "Jack, let's take turns. You can have the ball first and then I'll have it after." Jack agreed and they continued to play together, sharing the ball gracefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to peek behind a big tree to see if her friend was hiding there. + +As she was walking, she saw a colorful thread on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it, making knots and bows. + +Suddenly, she heard a sad meowing sound. She followed the sound and found a little kitten stuck in a bush. Lily felt compassionate and gently freed the kitten from the bush. + +From that day on, Lily and the kitten became best friends and played together every day. They even used the colorful thread to make bracelets and necklaces for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, she saw a bright comet streak across the sky. + +"Wow, that comet is so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Did you know that comets only come around once in a while?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I wish I could catch a comet!" + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a toy spaceship. + +"Can I play with your spaceship?" Lily asked. + +The boy looked angry and said, "No, I don't want to let you play with it." + +Lily felt sad, but then she remembered the comet. She smiled and said, "That's okay. I'll just catch a comet instead!" + +Later that night, Lily saw the comet again. She closed her eyes and made a wish. The next day, the boy came up to her and said, "Hey, do you want to play with my spaceship now?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, thank you for letting me play with it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived on a big ranch with her family. She loved to play outside and explore the green fields. One day, she found a beautiful flower and picked it. + +Her mother saw her and said, "Lily, it's not nice to pick flowers. We should leave them for everyone to enjoy." + +Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't know." + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's okay. Let's sort the flowers together and put them in a vase so we can all enjoy them." + +From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and to share it with others. She always remembered to leave the flowers where they grew so that everyone could enjoy them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big toy box that was full of toys that were all hers. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her toys. She saw a boy named Jack who was playing by himself. Jack looked sad, so Lily decided to invite him to play with her. + +Jack was happy to play with Lily and her toys. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily realized that she had lost her favorite toy. She looked all over the park, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad, but Jack told her not to worry. He had seen her toy earlier and remembered where it was. Jack took Lily to the spot where he had seen the toy and there it was, right where he said it would be. Lily was so happy and grateful to Jack for helping her find her toy. From that day on, Lily and Jack became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it was green and healthy. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go to the store to buy some broccoli for dinner tonight." + +Lily was happy and said, "Yay! I love broccoli. It's so yummy!" + +At the store, Lily saw an attractive toy car and said, "Mommy, can I have that car? It looks so cool!" + +Her mom replied, "Not today, Lily. Let's focus on buying our broccoli first." + +Lily stepped carefully around the store, making sure not to bump into anything. When they got home, Lily helped her mom wash and cut the broccoli for dinner. They ate it together and it was delicious. Lily said, "Thank you, Mommy, for buying broccoli. It's my favorite vegetable!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pancakes. Every morning, her mom would make her a delicious pan of pancakes for breakfast. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, tomorrow is an important day. You need to wake up early so we can start getting ready." + +Lily went to bed early that night, excited for the important day. The next morning, she woke up early and saw a big pan on the kitchen counter. She asked her mom, "What's the pan for?" Her mom smiled and said, "It's for making pancakes, but not just any pancakes. Today we are making special pancakes for a surprise guest." + +Lily helped her mom make the special pancakes and they were delicious. Later that day, their surprise guest arrived and Lily was so happy to share her favorite food with them. She realized that waking up early and helping her mom was important because it made the surprise even more special. From that day on, Lily always remembered the importance of waking up early and helping out in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little furry rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Bun saw a shop and wanted to go inside. Bun's mother told him it was not safe to go inside the shop alone. But Bun did not listen and went inside the shop anyway. + +Inside the shop, Bun saw many toys and candies. Bun wanted to take them all, but he did not have any money. Bun started to scream and cry. The shopkeeper saw Bun and asked him what was wrong. Bun told the shopkeeper that he wanted all the toys and candies, but he did not have any money. + +The shopkeeper felt sorry for Bun and told him that he could have one toy for free. Bun was very happy and chose a fluffy teddy bear. Bun learned that it is not good to take things without paying for them. He was grateful for the free toy and promised to always listen to his mother from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond all day long. One day, Ducky saw a big frog sitting on a rock near the pond. Ducky waddled over to the frog and said, "Hi there, Mr. Frog! Would you like to play with me in the pond?" + +The frog replied, "No, thank you. I cannot swim like you, Ducky." + +Ducky felt guilty for asking the frog to play in the pond. So, she said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Frog. I did not mean to make you feel bad. How about we play a game of push and pull instead?" + +The frog agreed, and they played the game until the sun went down. Ducky was happy that she made a new friend, and the frog was happy to have a fun day without getting wet. From that day on, Ducky and the frog played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts and would always ask her mommy for them. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. While they were walking, Lily saw a charming butterfly flying in the sky. She pointed at it and said "Mommy, look!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty." They continued walking and soon came across a squirrel who was eating a peanut. Lily got very excited and pointed at the squirrel. "Mommy, look! A peanut!" she said. Her mommy laughed and said, "Yes, that's what squirrels like to eat." Lily was very happy and continued to point at all the animals she saw in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy loved to crawl around the house and explore everything. One day, he found a shiny spear in the corner of the room. It was amazing! Timmy picked it up and started to play with it. + +As he was crawling around with the spear, he saw a bug on the floor. Timmy was scared of bugs, but he knew the spear could help him. He carefully used the spear to move the bug outside. Timmy felt amazing that he could help the bug. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to play with his amazing spear and crawl around the house. He knew that he was strong and could help others if they needed it. And that made him very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel to new places with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Lily played in the sand and swam in the water. + +After a fun day at the beach, Lily's family went to a restaurant for dinner. Lily ordered a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The jelly was so sweet and delicious. + +When they finished eating, Lily's mom told her to be careful because the delicate glass on the table could break. Lily was very careful and didn't touch the glass. + +Lily had a wonderful day traveling to the beach and trying yummy jelly. She learned to be careful with delicate things too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field with lots of flowers. A little girl named Lily loved to play there every day. One day, she saw a butterfly with incredible colors. "Wow, look at that butterfly!" she said to her friend, Max. + +Max said, "Let's catch it!" + +Lily said, "No, we shouldn't catch it. We should kneel down and watch it fly." + +So they kneeled down and watched the butterfly fly away. And they realized that sometimes, it's better to just enjoy things instead of trying to catch them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She said, "Mommy, I want to climb the tree!" Her mommy said, "Okay, but be careful." + +Lily started to climb the tree. She was very happy and felt like a big girl. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. She hurt her leg and needed an operation. The doctor said, "Don't worry, Lily. The operation will make your leg better." + +After the operation, Lily's mommy gave her a sweet treat. It was a chocolate bar. Lily said, "Yummy! This is so sweet!" Her mommy said, "I'm glad you like it. Now let's go home and rest." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. Thank you for taking care of me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bathtub. One day, she brought her favorite rubber duck with her. Lily played with the duck for a long time until her mommy called her for dinner. + +After dinner, Lily went back to the bathtub to play some more. But when she got there, she saw that the water was gone and her rubber duck was stuck in the drain. She tried to pull it out, but it was too thin to grab. Lily was sad because her favorite toy was spoiled. + +Her mommy came to help and fixed the bathtub. She got the rubber duck out and Lily was happy again. From then on, Lily made sure to always check the drain before she left the bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, a boy named Max saw her drawing and said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Can I draw with you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can! Do you have chalk?" + +Max shook his head and said, "No, I don't. Can I borrow some of yours?" + +Lily nodded and gave Max some of her chalk. They drew together and had so much fun. Lily thought Max was adorable because he drew a cute puppy. + +After a while, Max asked Lily a question. "Do you want to come to my house and play with my toys?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please! Can I bring my chalk?" + +Max smiled and said, "Of course! Let's go." And they both walked to Max's house, holding hands and laughing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her room when she saw a cobweb on the ceiling. She asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom said, "That's a cobweb. It's made by spiders." + +Lily looked at the cobweb and said, "I believe it's a spider's house. It looks so cozy." Her mom smiled and said, "You're so playful, Lily." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. Lily was having so much fun, she said to her friends, "I believe we should play all day!" Her friends agreed and they played until the sun went down. Lily went to bed that night, feeling happy and tired from her playful day. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who liked to cook. She always wore an apron to keep her clothes clean. Her little girl liked to watch her cook and sometimes helped too. + +One day, the mommy asked her little girl what she wanted for dinner. The little girl said she wanted pizza. The mommy said okay and they started to make pizza together. + +The little girl put lots of cheese on her pizza because she knew it was popular. When the pizza was ready, the mommy asked her little girl to please set the table. The little girl was happy to help and set the table with plates, cups, and napkins. + +They sat down to eat their pizza and the little girl said, "Thank you mommy, this pizza is yummy!" The mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, my little helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she found a wild flower that she had never seen before. She picked it and put it in an envelope to show her mom. + +As she walked back home, she saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked and growled at her, but Lily resisted the urge to run away. Instead, she stayed calm and still. The dog sniffed her envelope and then walked away. + +When she got home, Lily showed her mom the wild flower she had found. Her mom was so proud of her for being brave and not running away from the dog. From that day on, Lily knew that she could resist her fears and be brave like the wild flowers she loved to collect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she went to see a dancer at the park. The dancer was wearing a sparkly costume and moved so gracefully. Lily was amazed! + +As the dancer finished her performance, Lily felt tired. She started to yawn and rubbed her eyes. The dancer noticed and smiled at her. "It's okay to be tired," she said. "You danced with me in your own way." Lily smiled back and felt happy. The dancer's words felt light and made her heart feel warm. + +From that day on, Lily would always remember the dancer's kind words and how dancing made her feel light and happy. She would often yawn after dancing, but it was a good kind of tired. And whenever she saw the dancer at the park, she would wave and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Rolly. Rolly loved to eat melons. One day, Rolly saw a big melon and he wanted to eat it. But, he saw that his friend, a turtle named Timmy, was also looking at the melon. Rolly thought that it would be thoughtful to share the melon with Timmy. + +Rolly asked Timmy if he wanted to eat the melon with him. Timmy was happy and said yes. Rolly and Timmy ate the melon together and had a good time. Rolly felt happy that he made his friend happy too. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and share with others. When we move to help others, we feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress with flowers on it. One day, Lily went outside to play and found a big ice cream cone. She licked it and it started to melt. + +Lily got a brush and tried to brush the melted ice cream away, but it was too sticky. She decided to go to her mom for help. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll clean it up together." + +Lily and her mom cleaned up the melted ice cream with the brush and the ground was beautiful and clean again. Lily was happy she could play outside without getting her dress dirty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes, but one day she found a disgusting grape. It tasted yucky in her mouth and made her feel sick. She didn't want to eat any more grapes after that. + +One day, Lily's little brother took her toy without asking. Lily was very upset and wanted to punish him. She took away his favorite toy and told him he couldn't have it back until he said sorry. + +After a while, Lily's brother felt bad for taking her toy and said sorry. Lily forgave him and gave him back his toy. They both learned to share and be kind to each other. From that day on, they both enjoyed eating grapes together and had lots of fun playing with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play jump rope. Lily was not very good at it, but she tried her best. She kept tripping over the rope, but she was persistent and didn't give up. + +That night, Lily went to bed and had a wonderful dream. In her dream, she was the best jump roper in the world! She could jump over the rope without tripping. When she woke up, she was so happy and excited to try again. She went outside and practiced and practiced until she got better. + +From that day on, Lily was the best jump roper in her neighborhood. She never gave up and always tried her best. And every night, she went to bed dreaming of new adventures and fun things to do. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a bike with colorful pedals. One day, she fell down and her bike broke. She was sad and cried. Her dad came and said, "Don't worry, I will fix your bike." He took the bike and went to the garage. After a while, he came back with the bike. "All done!" he said. Lily was happy and rode her bike with colorful pedals again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, while Timmy was walking, he stumbled and fell down. He looked around and saw a leaf on the ground. Timmy picked up the leaf and looked at it. The leaf was green and ordinary. Timmy thought it was pretty and showed it to his mom when he got home. She said it was a nice leaf and they put it in a book to keep it safe. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he walked outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went for a walk on a gloomy street. The sky was dark and the clouds were grey. Timmy felt a little scared, but he kept walking. + +Suddenly, he saw something glowing in the distance. It was a streetlamp! Timmy felt happy because the light made him feel safe. He walked towards the glowing streetlamp and saw that it was shining brightly. He felt so happy that he started to dance around it. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered that even on a gloomy street, there can be something that glows and makes everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very happy because it could fly high in the sky. It loved to zoom around and around. One day, the bird saw a butterfly. The butterfly was also happy because it could be colorful and fly too. The bird and the butterfly became friends and zoomed together in the sky. They were very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park when she saw a scary human. The human had big eyes that blinked quickly. + +Lily was scared and ran away. She bumped into her friend, Timmy. Timmy asked, "Why are you running, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I saw a scary human with big blinking eyes." + +Timmy said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Let's go back and say hello. Maybe the human is friendly." + +So, they both went back to the scary human. The human smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Don't be scared. I won't hurt you." + +Lily and Timmy were happy to meet the friendly human. They talked for a while and found out that the human's name was Mr. Smith. From that day on, they were no longer scared of Mr. Smith and would always say hello whenever they saw him in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her teddy bear at night. But one night, Lily had a bad dream. It was a scary nightmare that made her feel very afraid. She didn't know what it was about or where it came from. + +The next day, Lily told her mommy about the unknown dream. Her mommy listened carefully and gave her a big hug. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sometimes we have bad dreams, but they can't hurt us. Let's hang a happy picture on your wall to help you feel better." + +Lily and her mommy hung a pretty picture of a rainbow and flowers on the wall. Lily felt happy again and knew she could always talk to her mommy when she was scared. From that night on, Lily slept peacefully and never had another nightmare again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, it started to rain very hard. The rain did not stop and the pond began to flood. Ducky and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl appeared and told them to march to higher ground. Ducky and his friends listened to the owl and marched to safety. They were happy they listened to the owl and didn't do anything foolish. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to wise advice and not be foolish. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play all day long. One day, Benny was playing on the porch when he saw a butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty and Benny wanted to catch it. + +Benny hopped after the butterfly, but it flew away too fast. Benny was sad and sat down on the porch. Just then, his friend Sammy the Squirrel came by. Sammy saw that Benny was sad and asked him what was wrong. + +Benny told Sammy about the butterfly and how he couldn't catch it. Sammy said, "Don't worry, Benny. Maybe you'll catch it next time. But remember, it's not about catching the butterfly, it's about having fun and being lively while you try." + +Benny realized Sammy was right and hopped off the porch to go play with his other friends. He had fun all day and didn't worry about catching the butterfly anymore. Benny learned that it's important to have fun and be lively, even if things don't always go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy animals. One day, she decided to count all her animals. She counted one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She was so proud that she could count all the way to ten. + +Suddenly, her big sister came in and saw all of Lily's animals. "I want to play with them too," said her sister. "No, they're mine," said Lily, feeling bossy. Her sister tried to take one of the animals, but Lily wouldn't let her. + +Her sister got angry and left the room. Lily continued to play with her animals, but she felt lonely without her sister. She decided to go find her sister and apologize. But when she went outside, she saw that her sister had left without her. Lily felt sad and alone. She wished she had shared her toys with her sister. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was a happy bunny who loved to hop around in the forest. One day, Benny met a bird who asked him to teach her a new word. Benny thought for a moment and then said, "How about the word 'polite'? It means being nice to others." The bird was happy to learn a new word and thanked Benny politely. From that day on, Benny and the bird became good friends and would often hop and play together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Timmy. Timmy had a machine that he loved to play with. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the machine and wanted to play with it too. Timmy said, "Sure, I can lend it to you for a little while." Billy was happy and played with the machine for a bit. When it was time for Billy to go home, Timmy asked for his machine back. Billy gave it back and said, "Thanks for lending it to me, Timmy." Timmy smiled and said, "No problem, Billy. Anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who wanted to play a game. They needed to spread out and find things to use. The team had a giraffe, a monkey, a lion, and a zebra. The giraffe found a ball, the monkey found a stick, the lion found a rope, and the zebra found a hat. + +They started to play the game, but the giraffe kicked the ball too hard and it hit the monkey in the face. The monkey was embarrassed and didn't want to play anymore. The team talked and decided to change the game so that nobody would get hurt. They had so much fun and even the monkey joined in again. + +In the end, they were all happy and proud of themselves for working together as a team. They promised to always be kind and careful when they play games together. +Once upon a time, there was a big airplane. It had a pilot who was very happy. The pilot flew the airplane high up in the sky. Then, the pilot got tired and wanted to sleep. He went to the back of the airplane and took a nap. + +But the airplane was very expensive, so the pilot needed to make sure it was safe. He asked his friend to watch the airplane while he slept. His friend said yes and promised to keep it safe. The pilot felt happy and slept soundly. + +When the pilot woke up, he felt refreshed. He thanked his friend for watching the airplane and they flew back home. The pilot was happy to be back on the ground and ready for his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He had a green hat and a green boat. One day, Jack decided to take his boat out to sea. He sailed for hours and hours, looking at the blue water and the white clouds. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and took Jack by surprise. He fell into the water and his hat flew away. But Jack was a good swimmer and he managed to get back into his boat. He was very wet, but he laughed and said, "I'm glad I'm not a fish!" + +After that, Jack sailed back to the shore and went home. He took a warm bath and put on his favorite green pajamas. He felt happy and grateful for his adventure at sea. And he knew that he would always be a sailor, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a shiny medal for being a good boy. Timmy was so happy that he put the medal on his favorite hiding spot, a big tree in the park. + +Later that day, Timmy's friends came to play hide and seek. Timmy was so excited to show them his new medal, but he couldn't find it. He searched everywhere, but the medal was hidden too well. Timmy's friends tried to help him, but they couldn't find it either. + +Timmy was very sad that he lost his medal. His mom told him that it was okay and that they could buy a new one. But Timmy didn't want a new medal, he wanted his special one back. Sadly, Timmy never found his hidden medal and he learned that sometimes things can be lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read magazines. He would go to the store with his mommy and look at all the magazines. One day, Timmy found a cheap magazine. It had lots of pictures of animals in it. Timmy was so happy! + +Timmy took the magazine home and looked at it every day. He loved the pictures of the animals. But one day, Timmy's little sister spilled juice on the magazine. Timmy was so sad. He tried to dry the magazine, but it was ruined. Timmy's mommy had to throw it away. + +Timmy was very upset. He missed his cheap magazine with the animal pictures. He learned that sometimes things we love can be taken away from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. Suddenly, a big, white fog came and Lily couldn't see anything. She felt scared and held her mommy's hand tightly. + +After a few minutes, the fog went away and Lily felt happy again. But then, she realized she lost her favorite doll. She started to cry and her mommy hugged her. "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your doll. Just remember where you had it last," said her mommy. + +Lily tried to remember and then she saw her doll on a bench. She ran to get it and hugged it tightly. "Thank you, mommy. You're so honest and helpful," said Lily. They continued their walk and enjoyed the rest of their day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day playing with her toys and drinking juice. Suddenly, her brother Max came in and said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Lily was excited and said, "I want to hide first!" She ran to her room and hid under the bed. Max looked for her but couldn't find her. Finally, Lily giggled and said, "Here I am!" + +They played for a while and then took a break to drink some juice. Lily said, "I like apple juice the best." Max said, "I like orange juice better." + +After they finished their juice, they played hide and seek again. This time, Max hid and Lily looked for him. She searched high and low until she found him behind the curtains. + +They had so much fun playing hide and seek and drinking juice that they decided to do it again tomorrow. And so, they went to bed happy and excited for another fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy rabbit named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her favorite toy. + +Fluffy saw that Lily was sad and wanted to help. Fluffy offered to help Lily find her toy. They looked all around the park, but they couldn't find it. Fluffy didn't give up and kept looking until they found the toy under a tree. + +Lily was very happy and thanked Fluffy for helping her. Fluffy was happy too because he made a new friend. From that day on, Lily would come to the park to visit Fluffy and they would play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her family went to the park. While playing on the swings, Lily saw a boy crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my toy," said the boy, wiping away his tears. + +"Don't be nervous," said Lily. "We'll help you find it!" + +So, Lily and the boy searched the park together. They looked under the slide, behind the swings, and in the sandbox. Finally, they found the toy in the grass. + +"Thank you so much!" said the boy, giving Lily a big hug. + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone in need. She went home with a smile on her face, excited to tell her parents about her adventure in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine all sorts of things. One day, she imagined that she was a princess living in a big castle. She wore a pretty dress and a shiny crown. + +Lily's favorite drink was apple juice, which she always drank from a glass. She liked to hold the glass with both hands and take small sips. One day, she accidentally dropped her glass and it broke into many pieces. She felt sad because it was her favorite glass. + +Lily's mommy told her not to worry because they could get a new glass. She took Lily to the store and showed her many different glasses. Lily chose a popular glass with a picture of a cartoon character on it. She was very happy and couldn't wait to drink her apple juice from her new glass. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help fix a drawer in the kitchen. Lily was so excited to help! + +She went to the kitchen with her mommy and saw the drawer was broken. Her mommy showed her how to use a screwdriver to fix it. Lily was very careful and tried her best to help. + +After they fixed the drawer, Lily felt very proud of herself. She went to bed feeling sleepy but happy because she had helped her mommy. From that day on, Lily always wanted to help fix things around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor in the navy named Jack. He was very smart and knew how to sail a big ship. One day, Jack got lost at sea and didn't know how to get back home. He was very sad and scared. + +Luckily, he found a friendly island with a group of animals who wanted to help him. They showed him how to cook food and gave him a place to sleep. Jack was very grateful for their help. + +However, one day a big storm came and destroyed the animals' homes. Jack knew he had to help them just like they helped him. He used his smart skills to build new homes for them and cooked them a big feast to say thank you. The animals were very happy and Jack was happy too. They all became good friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the morning when the sun came up. He loved to watch the sunrise and see all the pretty colors in the sky. + +One day, Timmy saw a bird with a hurt wing. He wanted to help the bird, so he tried to lift it up and make it feel better. But the bird was too heavy for Timmy to lift, and he accidentally hurt the bird even more. + +Timmy felt very sad and didn't know what to do. He wished he could make the bird better, but he couldn't. From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful and not try to lift things that were too heavy for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, especially when she was wearing her favorite tutu. One day, Lily saw a poster for an opera show in the park. She begged her mom to take her there. + +At the opera, Lily saw a lady wearing a beautiful dress and singing on the stage. She tried to balance on one foot like the lady, but she fell down. Then a man came and gave her a fake flower. Lily was so happy and danced around with the flower. + +But when they were going home, Lily lost the flower. She cried and cried, but her mom couldn't find it. Lily was so sad that she didn't want to sing or dance anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, Tim went on a hike with his family. They walked and walked until they saw a big mountain in the distance. Tim's dad told him that it was a volcano. Tim thought it looked scary, but his dad said it was important to learn about it. + +As they got closer to the volcano, Tim noticed that the ground was getting hot. His dad explained that the volcano was getting ready to grow. Tim was confused, but his dad said that sometimes volcanoes grow bigger and bigger until they explode with hot lava. + +Later that day, Tim and his family watched as the volcano erupted. They were far enough away to be safe, but Tim was amazed at how big and powerful it was. His dad reminded him that even though it was important to learn about volcanoes, they could also be dangerous. From that day on, Tim always remembered the important lesson he learned about nature and how it can grow and change. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her yard. One day, she found a shiny rock and picked it up. She showed it to her mom and asked, "Mommy, what is this?" + +Her mom looked at the rock and said, "That's a special rock, Lily. It has a lot of value because it's very rare." + +Lily was so happy and felt proud of her special rock. But then, she accidentally dropped it and it fell into a small hole. She felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you get it back. We'll use a stick to reach inside the hole and get your special rock." + +Together, they worked to get the rock back and Lily felt so grateful for her mom's help. From that day on, she always made sure to keep her special rock safe and never let it out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a big building with a special room called an elevator. The elevator was like a magic box that could take people up and down the building very fast. One day, a little boy went into the elevator and pressed the button to go up. Suddenly, the elevator shook and stopped moving. The little boy was scared and started to cry. + +But then, a powerful man came and opened the elevator door. He looked at the little boy and saw that he was scared. So, he gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry, I will fix the elevator." The powerful man worked very hard and finally, the elevator started to move again. The little boy was so happy that he wanted to slap the powerful man's hand to say thank you. And that's exactly what he did! From that day on, the little boy wasn't scared of elevators anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Quackers saw a frog jump into the pond. Quackers was curious and wanted to know more about the frog. + +Quackers swam over to the frog and asked, "Why do you jump so high?" The frog replied, "I jump to catch flies." Quackers was amazed and wanted to try jumping too. He jumped and jumped, but he couldn't catch any flies. + +Then, Quackers had an idea. He started to spin around in the water, creating ripples. Suddenly, flies started to land on the water near him. Quackers had found a new way to catch flies! From that day on, Quackers was known as the best spinner in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. His goal was to score a goal and win the game. + +One day, Timmy's team was losing and he wanted to help. He struggled to get the ball from the other team. But then, he finally got it! He ran as fast as he could towards the goal and kicked the ball. It went straight into the net! Timmy felt fine because he had helped his team. + +After the game, Timmy's mom asked him how he felt. "I feel fine, Mommy," Timmy said. "I scored a goal and helped my team." His mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Timmy." Timmy felt happy because he had achieved his goal and made his mom proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his tricycle around the park. One day, he saw a man with a big bottle of juice. Timmy asked, "Can I have some juice, please?" The man said, "Sure, but only if you can ride your tricycle all the way around the park without stopping." + +Timmy was determined to get some juice, so he started to ride his tricycle as fast as he could. He rode and rode, and finally made it back to the man with the bottle. The man was impressed and gave Timmy some juice. It was so delicious that Timmy wished he was rich so he could have juice all the time. + +As Timmy rode his tricycle back home, he saw a shiny coin on the ground. He picked it up and thought, "Maybe I can be rich now!" Timmy went to the store and bought a bottle of juice with his coin. When he got home, he shared his juice with his mom and dad. They were so proud of him for being a good rider and for sharing his juice. Timmy felt happy and proud too. He knew that riding his tricycle and finding the coin was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a butterfly. Lily said, "Look Max, a butterfly!" Max barked, "Woof woof!" and tried to catch the butterfly. But it flew away. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Timmy came to the park. Timmy wanted to play with them. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. They laughed and laughed. + +After playing, Lily's mom gave them some cookies. But Timmy saw a bottle of poison. He said, "Don't drink that, it's poison!" Lily and Max were scared. They thanked Timmy for warning them. + +Lily's mom came and asked, "Are you having a fit?" Lily said, "No, we are not. But we saw poison and we are scared." Her mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, you are safe with me." And they went home happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with all day. One day, Timmy's car got stuck inside a pipe. He tried and tried to get it out, but he couldn't. Timmy was sad because he thought he lost his favorite toy. + +Timmy's dad saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his dad about his toy car being stuck in the pipe. His dad got a long stick and tried to get the car out, but he couldn't reach it. So, he told Timmy that they would have to return to the store and buy a new toy car. + +Timmy was happy again because he knew he would get a new toy car. They went to the store and picked out a red toy car. Timmy was so excited to play with his new toy car and forgot all about the old one that was stuck in the pipe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went to the barber to get a haircut. The barber was nice and made Timmy feel happy. He trimmed Timmy's hair and made him look neat. + +But Timmy didn't like sitting still for too long. He wanted to quit the haircut and run outside to play. The barber understood and let Timmy go. Timmy was happy to be done with the haircut and ran outside to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to bake. She made cakes and cookies every day. One day, she baked a cake that tasted bitter. She didn't like it at all. She wanted to make it taste better, so she decided to attach some sweet frosting to it. She mixed some sugar and butter and put it on top of the cake. Now the cake tasted sweet and delicious! The woman was happy and shared the cake with her friends. They all loved it and asked for the recipe. The woman was proud of her baking skills and promised to make more cakes for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a warm coat on because it was a chilly day outside. Lily loved to play catch with her big brother in the park. She threw the ball high up in the sky and her brother caught it every time. + +One day, while they were playing catch, Lily felt something tickle her nose. She tried to catch it with her hand but it was too quick. She asked her brother if he saw anything on her nose, but he didn't. They continued playing catch until it was time to go home. + +When Lily got home, she looked in the mirror and saw a little ladybug on her nose! She giggled and caught the ladybug gently in her hands. She showed her mom and dad and they all laughed together. From that day on, Lily always remembered to check her nose after playing catch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore her backyard and find new things to play with. One day, she found a bulb in the ground. It was dark outside, but she could still see it because it was glowing a little bit. + +Lily picked up the bulb and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said. "What is it?" her mom asked. "I don't know," Lily replied. "Let's examine it together and find out!" her mom suggested. + +So they looked at the bulb closely and talked about what it might be. "Maybe it's a flower bulb," Lily said. "Or maybe it's a light bulb," her mom added. They decided to plant the bulb in a pot and see what would happen. + +Days went by and the bulb started to grow. Soon, it turned into a beautiful flower! Lily was so happy that they had examined the bulb and planted it. She learned that even in the dark, there can be something wonderful waiting to grow. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He loved to roar loudly and show off his strong teeth. One day, he found a small carpet lying on the ground. He thought it was important and decided to take it with him. + +As he walked around with the carpet, he met a little girl. She asked him, "Why do you have a carpet, Mr. Lion?" The lion replied, "It's important to me. I like it." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I have a carpet too. It's not as big as yours, but it's still nice." The lion was surprised and asked, "You have a carpet too? Can I see it?" The little girl nodded and took the lion to her house. + +When they arrived, the little girl showed the lion her carpet. It was small and colorful. The lion was impressed and said, "Your carpet is important too. It's beautiful." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lion. I like it very much." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch television. He would sit in front of the television for hours and watch his favorite cartoons. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new television. Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. + +But when Timmy tried to move the television, he was clumsy and almost dropped it. His mom had to help him carry it to his room. When they got there, Timmy's mom revealed a surprise. She had bought Timmy a new video game to play on his new television. + +Timmy was so excited that he couldn't wait to play it. He turned on the television and started to play his new game. He played for hours and hours until it was time for bed. Timmy went to sleep dreaming about all the fun he would have with his new television and video game. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. He would watch videos of animals, cars, and his favorite cartoon characters. + +One day, Timmy found an unknown video on his tablet. He didn't know what it was about, but he decided to watch it anyway. As he watched the video, he started to feel scared. He didn't like the unknown video at all. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to only watch videos that he knew and liked. He hated the feeling of being scared by an unknown video. He learned that it's important to be careful about what videos he watches. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and try different styles. One day, she saw her mom wearing a cool dress with flowers on it. Lily wanted to wear it too! + +"Mommy, can I wear your cool dress with flowers?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie!" her mom replied. + +Lily put on the dress and twirled around. But then, she accidentally tore the dress! She was so sad. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can fix it together," her mom said. + +They worked together to sew up the tear and the dress looked even better than before. Lily was so happy and felt so stylish in her cool dress with flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. The lion liked to roar very loudly. One day, he roared so loud that all the animals in the jungle heard him. + +The lion's friend, a monkey, found a wallet on the ground. The monkey didn't know whose wallet it was, but he knew it was important. He showed it to the lion, who decided to help find the owner. They asked all the animals in the jungle if they had lost a wallet, but no one knew anything about it. + +The lion became very famous for helping to find the lost wallet. Everyone in the jungle knew him and his loud roar. The owner of the wallet was very happy to have it back and gave the lion a big thank you. From that day on, the lion continued to roar loudly and help his friends whenever they needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always had questions about how they worked. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a big store that had lots of equipment. Timmy saw a powerful toy robot and wanted to know how it moved. + +Timmy's dad asked the store worker if they could show them how the robot worked. The worker showed them how to turn it on and how to make it move. Timmy was so happy, he asked if he could take it home with him. + +But his dad said they couldn't buy it today. Timmy was sad, but he knew he could always ask more questions about other toys. From that day on, Timmy loved to question how things worked and he always tried to learn more about the equipment he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park. He loved to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. One day, Timmy saw a big bag of corn in the park. He was very hungry, so he decided to eat some of the corn. But then he remembered that it wasn't his corn, and he felt bad. + +Timmy decided to ask the park ranger if he could have some corn. The park ranger said no, but he appreciated Timmy's honesty. The park ranger told Timmy that it's important to always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you. Timmy felt peaceful knowing that he did the right thing. From then on, he always asked before taking anything. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Max. Max liked to wear sunglasses and listen to music. One day, Max's friend asked him to bring a toy to her house. Max said yes and went to get the toy. + +On the way to his friend's house, Max saw a big judge sitting on a bench. The judge looked very serious. Max thought the judge was very important. He continued on his way and finally arrived at his friend's house. + +Max gave his friend the toy and they played together. They had a lot of fun! When it was time to go home, Max put his sunglasses back on and walked past the judge again. The judge smiled and Max felt happy. From that day on, Max knew that even judges can be cool. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. But the cookies were locked in a jar. Timmy tried to open the jar, but it was too hard. Then, Timmy's mom came and saw him struggling. She was very generous and opened the jar for Timmy. Timmy was so happy that he ate all the cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the forest. One day, he went on a walk and found a big, hungry bear. + +The bear was very patient and waited for Timmy to come closer. Timmy was scared but he remembered his mom told him to never run from a bear. So, he stayed still and slowly took out his sandwich to feed the bear. + +The bear was happy and ate the sandwich. Timmy felt proud that he was able to help the bear. Suddenly, the bear saw a fish in the river and wanted to catch it. But he didn't have a spear. + +Timmy remembered his dad had a spear at home. So, he said to the bear, "Wait here, I'll go get it for you!" The bear nodded and Timmy ran back home to get the spear. + +When he came back, the bear was still waiting patiently. Timmy gave him the spear and the bear caught the fish. The bear was very happy and thanked Timmy. From that day on, Timmy and the bear became good friends and they always went on adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who wanted to build a nest. She looked for a good place to build it and found a big log. She started to gather some twigs and leaves to make her nest on the log. + +But, oh no! The little birdie started to struggle because the log was too big and heavy. She tried and tried but couldn't move it. She was feeling sad and tired. + +Suddenly, a kind squirrel came by and saw the little birdie struggling. The squirrel said, "You are lucky I am here, I can help you move the log." And together, they moved the log and the little birdie was able to build her nest on it. The little birdie was very happy and grateful to the kind squirrel. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely dress with pockets where she kept her favorite toys. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she forgot to check her pockets. + +Later that day, when Lily went back home, she realized that her favorite toy was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She started to get sad and yell for her mom to help her. + +The next morning, Lily's mom found the toy in the pocket of her dress. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. From that day on, she always checked her pockets before leaving the park. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who wanted to give his friend a present. He went to the store and bought a carrot. Then, he tried to wrap the carrot with paper, but it was hard. He asked his mom to help him, and she did. + +The bunny went to deliver the present, but on the way, he got lost. He didn't know where he was, and it started to get dark. He saw a light and went towards it. He ended up in a bitter field, where he couldn't find his friend's house. + +The bunny was sad and tired, so he decided to sleep. The next day, he woke up, but he was too weak to move. He had landed in a poison field, and he ate the bitter plants. Sadly, the bunny died there, without ever giving his friend the present. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was a very helpful boy. One day, Tom went to the woods with his dad. They wanted to find some wood to make a fire. Tom's dad had a big axe to cut the wood. + +They found a big tree and Tom's dad started to chop it. "Snap!" went the axe as it hit the tree. Tom clapped his hands and laughed. They took the wood back to their house to make a warm fire. + +That night, Tom's mom cooked a delicious meal for them. It was so yummy that Tom ate it all up. Tom felt happy and warm by the fire with his family. They all enjoyed the delicious food and the warm fire that Tom and his dad made together. +Once upon a time, there was a large pumpkin. It was round and orange. It lived in a big garden with many other pumpkins. They all loved to relax under the warm sun. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the garden. She saw the large pumpkin and wanted to take it home. She tried to lift it, but it was too big. Lily asked her mommy for help. Together, they carried the pumpkin to their house. + +At home, Lily and her mommy made a funny face on the large pumpkin. They put a light inside and it became a happy pumpkin. Now, the large pumpkin could relax with Lily and her family, making everyone smile. +Once there was a man who had a desk. The desk was bad. It had a broken leg and a big scratch on top. The man wanted to sell the desk, but he knew he had to fix it first. + +The man talked to his friend. He said, "I want to sell my bad desk. Can you help me make it better?" His friend said, "Yes, I can help you fix the broken leg and the big scratch." They worked together to make the desk look nice. + +When the desk was fixed, the man put it outside his house with a sign that said, "Desk for sale". A little girl saw the desk and told her mom, "Look, a desk! I need a desk for my room." The mom said, "This desk looks good now. Let's buy it." The man was happy he could sell the desk and the little girl was happy to have a new desk for her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite dress with a big button on it. One day, the button split in two. Lily was very sad. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom tried to fix the button, but it was still split. Lily did not give up. She was persistent. She asked her dad, her brother, and her sister to help her fix the button. They all tried, but the button remained split. + +Finally, Lily had an idea. She asked her grandma for help. Grandma was very wise. She took the split button and sewed it back together. Lily's dress was like new again. The moral of the story is to never give up and always ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cat named Tom. Tom loved to serve food to his friends. One day, he had a big surprise for them. + +Tom invited all his friends to his house. They were very excited. Tom said, "I have a surprise for you all!" His friends could not wait to see what it was. + +Tom brought out a big cake for everyone. His friends were so happy. They said, "Thank you, Tom! This is a great surprise!" They all enjoyed the cake and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious bottle. The bottle was in a big garden. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +A little boy named Tim found the bottle. He looked at it and saw a button. Tim pressed the button and the bottle started to spray water. The water was cool and it felt nice. + +Tim sprayed the water on the flowers and the grass. The flowers and grass grew tall and pretty. Tim was happy and played in the garden all day with his new bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a potato. This potato was not like other potatoes. It was a dangerous potato. It could spin very fast. + +One day, the dangerous potato went to play with its friends. They all liked to spin too. They spun around and around, laughing and having fun. But the dangerous potato spun faster than everyone else. + +The other potatoes got scared. They said, "You spin too fast! You are a dangerous potato!" The dangerous potato felt sad. It did not want to be dangerous. So, it learned to spin slower and play safe. Now, all the potatoes were happy and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful lion. He lived in a big forest with many friends. The lion was very kind and always helped others. + +One day, the lion found a big box. He wanted to open it. He asked his friends, "Can you help me open the box?" His friends came to help. They all tried to open the box together. + +Finally, the box opened. Inside the box, there were many toys for all the animals to play with. The lion and his friends were very happy. They played with the toys and had a fun day. The thoughtful lion shared the toys with everyone and they all loved him even more. +One day, it began to rain. A big cat and a small dog were under a tree. They did not like the rain. The big cat had an opinion. He said, "I think the rain will stop soon." + +The small dog was hurt. He said, "Why do you think that? I think the rain will stay for a long time." + +The big cat and the small dog talked about the rain. They did not agree. They were not happy. They waited and waited. Then, the rain stopped. The big cat was right. + +The small dog said, "I am sorry. You were right." The big cat said, "That is okay. We all have different opinions. We must listen and be kind to each other." + +The big cat and the small dog learned that it is good to listen to others. They became good friends. They played together and had fun. When it rained again, they did not fight. They listened to each other and shared their opinions. +One day, a cat named Dizzy went to a fun part. At the part, there were many friends to play with. Dizzy was very happy. They played and ran around all day. Dizzy got his name because he would always spin around until he felt dizzy. + +At the part, there was a big dish with yummy food. Dizzy and his friends ate from the dish. They had tasty treats like fish and milk. The dish was very big, so all the friends could eat together. + +After they ate, Dizzy and his friends played more games. They ran and jumped, and Dizzy spun around until he felt dizzy again. When the part was over, Dizzy and his friends were very tired. They all went home to sleep, and Dizzy had happy dreams about the fun part. +One day, a little bunny named Ben was hopping in the warm sun. He was hungry and wanted to find a tasty snack. Ben started to think about what he wanted to eat. He thought and thought, and then he knew! He wanted a carrot. + +Ben hopped to the garden where he knew he could find a carrot. He saw a big, orange carrot poking out of the ground. He pulled and pulled, and out came the carrot! Ben was so happy to have his favorite snack. + +He hopped back to his warm, cozy home with the carrot. His family was there, and they all shared the carrot together. They laughed and talked about their day. The carrot was so yummy, and Ben was happy he had thought of it. +Once upon a time, in a big room, there was a teach. The teach was very dull. The teach liked to sit all day. One day, a little cat came to the room. The cat saw the teach sitting. + +The cat said, "Why do you sit all day?" The teach said, "I am dull, so I sit." The cat thought about it. The cat had an idea. "I will help you not be dull," said the cat. + +The cat and the teach played and had fun. But one day, the cat went away. The teach was sad. The teach went back to sit all day. The teach was dull again. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a mysterious box in his yard. He did not know what was in the box. Tim wanted to find out, so he opened the box. Inside, he found a firework. Tim did not know what a firework was, so he went to ask his mom. + +"Mom, what is this?" Tim asked as he showed her the firework. His mom looked at it and said, "That is a firework, Tim. It makes pretty lights in the sky. But it can be dangerous, so we must be very careful with it." + +Tim wanted to see the pretty lights, so he asked his mom, "Can we make the firework go in the sky?" His mom thought for a moment and said, "We can do it tonight when it is dark. It will be safe and fun." + +That night, Tim and his mom went outside with the firework. They lit the firework and watched it shoot into the sky. It made big, bright, and colorful lights. Tim was so happy to see the firework and thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty cat named Tom. Tom liked to weigh things. One day, Tom found a big, soft bed. It was a luxury bed, and Tom wanted to sleep on it. But the bed was on top of a tall hill. + +Tom asked his friend, a small mouse named Tim, "Can you help me get the luxury bed down the hill?" Tim said, "Yes, I can help you, Tom!" + +Together, Tom and Tim tried to push the luxury bed down the hill. But the bed was too big and heavy for them. They pushed and pushed, but the bed did not move. Tom and Tim were very sad because they could not get the bed down the hill. +One day, a jolly car named Tommy was driving down the road. Tommy was very happy because he loved to go fast. As he went faster and faster, he saw a big tree in his way. Tommy tried to stop, but he couldn't. "Oh no!" he said. + +Then, a little bird named Sally flew by. She saw Tommy was in trouble. "I can help you!" she said. Sally flew down and tried to snap the tree with her beak. But the tree was too big for her. + +Tommy thought for a moment. "I have an idea!" he said. He backed up and drove very fast at the tree. With a big snap, the tree broke in half. Tommy and Sally were so happy they saved the day. They laughed and played together, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lot of fog. The fog was so thick, people could not see very far. In this town, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside, even when there was fog. + +One day, Tom's mom told him not to go outside because of the unknown things in the fog. But Tom did not listen. He insisted on going outside to play. His mom was very sad, but Tom did not care. + +Tom went outside and played in the fog. He could not see very well. Soon, he got lost in the unknown. Tom was scared and cried for his mom, but she could not find him. In the end, Tom never came back home, and everyone was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty purple cat. This cat was very attractive. All the other cats liked to play with the purple cat. They would run and jump together in the park. + +One day, the purple cat felt very tired. It wanted to relax. So, the purple cat found a soft, warm spot under a big tree. The purple cat lay down and closed its eyes. + +As the purple cat relaxed, it started to dream. In the dream, the purple cat played with all its friends. The purple cat was happy and smiled. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a powerful judge. He was very good at his job. He could turn things right when they were wrong. Everyone in town liked him. + +One day, the judge found a big key. He did not know what it was for, but he thought it was special. He took the key home and put it in a safe place. He knew it would be important one day. + +Many days later, a big door appeared in the town. It was locked, and no one could open it. The people were sad. Then, the judge remembered the big key he found. He took the key and turned it in the door. The door opened, and there was a beautiful park inside. The people were very happy, and they knew the judge was even more powerful than they thought. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to serve food to her friends. She had a party planned for later that day. Mimi felt the heat from the sun and knew it was going to be a great day. + +Mimi's friends started to come to the party. They were all happy to see the yummy food Mimi had made. There were cookies, fruit, and juice. Mimi looked at the sun and saw it was getting hotter. She had an idea. + +Mimi went inside and got a big bowl. She filled it with ice and put it on the table. Mimi told her friends that the ice would make them feel good from the heat. They all took turns putting ice on their heads and laughed. The ice made them feel so much better. The happy friends thanked Mimi for the great party and the ice. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby was an infant. The infant had a big sister named Lily. Lily loved to play with her baby brother. One day, Lily was playing with her toys, but the baby started to cry. + +Lily did not know what to do. She felt frustrated. She stared at the infant, trying to think of how to make him happy. She remembered that babies liked to play with toys too. So, Lily picked up a soft, colorful ball and showed it to the baby. + +The baby stopped crying and stared at the ball. He reached out his little hands and took the ball. Lily felt happy that she could help her brother. They played together with the ball and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was a very obedient girl. She always did what her mom and dad said. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to give a big hug around her mom's waist. Lily was happy to do it. She wrapped her arms around her mom's waist and hugged her tight. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +After that, Lily went outside to play. She saw a little dog. The dog was lost and scared. Lily wanted to help the dog, so she gave the dog a hug too. The dog was so happy and wagged its tail. Lily took the dog home and her mom and dad said she could keep it. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lucy. She loved to cut paper to make pretty shapes. One day, Lucy went to the park with her mom and dad. She wanted to cut paper under a big tree. + +Lucy found a tree with a good view of the park. She sat down and started to cut paper. She cut a sun, a cat, and a house. Her mom and dad smiled at her pretty shapes. + +As Lucy cut more shapes, other kids came to see her work. They liked her nice shapes and asked if they could cut paper too. Lucy shared her paper and helped them cut their own shapes. They all had fun together under the big tree with the nice view. +One day, a cat named Tom was very bored. He had a big paw and liked to poke things. He looked around his home for something fun to do. + +Tom saw a ball and decided to poke it with his paw. The ball rolled and rolled. Tom ran after it, poking it again and again. He was not bored anymore! + +After a while, Tom got tired. He went back to his bed and lay down. He was happy that he had fun with the ball. No more boring days for Tom! +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mighty big office. In this office, there were many people who worked and talked. But there was one little mouse who lived in a tiny hole in the wall. + +One day, a kind man named Tom saw the little mouse. Tom whispered, "Hello, little mouse. My name is Tom. What is your name?" The little mouse was shy and whispered back, "My name is Tiny." + +Tom and Tiny became good friends. They would play and talk when the office was quiet. Tom would share his food with Tiny, and Tiny would tell Tom stories about his life as a little mouse. + +One day, the office was very busy and loud. Tiny was scared, so he hid in his hole. Tom missed his friend and whispered, "Tiny, where are you?" Tiny heard Tom's voice and whispered back, "I am here, Tom. I am just a little scared." + +Tom smiled and whispered, "Don't worry, Tiny. I am here to help you." And from that day on, Tom and Tiny were always there for each other, no matter how busy or loud the office was. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow ball and a small blue ball. They were best friends and they always played together. They liked to roll around and touch each other. They were very happy. + +One day, the big yellow ball and the small blue ball were playing near a big box. The box had a hole that was the fit for the small blue ball. The small blue ball went into the hole and got stuck inside the box. The big yellow ball couldn't fit in the hole and was sad. + +Now, the big yellow ball and the small blue ball were separate. The big yellow ball missed the touch of the small blue ball. They were both very sad. Then, a kind girl came and saw the small blue ball stuck in the box. She helped the small blue ball get out of the hole. The big yellow ball and the small blue ball were together again. They were very happy and they played together forever. +One day, a boy named Tim and his friend, Sam, went to the river. They wanted to play with their cheap toy boats. They put the boats in the water and watched them float. + +Tim said, "My boat is faster!" Sam sighed and said, "No, my boat is faster!" They raced their boats and splashed in the water. They were having fun, but then the sky got dark. + +The wind blew and the rain came. The river got big and fast. Tim and Sam were scared. They tried to get their boats, but the boats floated away. Tim and Sam went home sad. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside in the sun. The light made her happy. Lucy liked to be with her friends. They played with a ball and laughed. + +One night, Lucy had a dream. In her dream, she saw a big light in the sky. The light was bright and warm. Lucy felt happy in her dream. She wanted to share the light with her friends. + +When Lucy woke up, she told her friends about her dream. They all wanted to find the light too. They played outside and looked up at the sky. They knew that the light was always there, even when they couldn't see it. +One day, a boy named Tim had a toy police car. He loved to play with it all day. One morning, he woke up and could not find his toy. He looked under his bed and in his toy box, but it was not there. Tim was sad. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, have you seen my police car?" His mom said, "No, Tim. I have not seen it. Let's look for it together." So, they looked all around the house. They looked in the kitchen, the living room, and even in the bathroom. But they could not find the police car. + +Finally, they found a fake police car in the store. Tim's mom said, "Look, Tim! This one is just like your old one." Tim was happy and played with his new toy. He promised to take good care of it, so he would not lose it again. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her room. She saw her paint box and decided to paint a picture. She put on her paint shirt and got her paper ready. + +Mia painted a big sun and a blue sky. She saw her shadow on the wall and thought it was funny. She wanted to paint her shadow too. So, she stood in front of the paper and traced her shadow with a pencil. Then, she started to paint her shadow with many colors. + +Her mommy came into the room and saw Mia's painting. She said, "Wow, Mia! Your painting is so pretty and colorful! But it's also very wet. Let's let it dry before we hang it up." Mia smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. I like my shadow painting." They left the room and waited for the painting to dry. +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to find a new friend to play with. As he walked, he saw a shiny stone on the ground. "Wow! That stone looks expensive!" said Tim. + +He picked up the stone and continued walking. Soon, he met a little girl named Sue. "Hi, I'm Tim. Do you want to see my expensive stone?" he asked. Sue looked at the stone and smiled. "Yes, I like your stone. It's very pretty," she said. + +Tim and Sue became good friends. They played with the stone all day, pretending it was a magic treasure. They had a lot of fun and were happy they met each other. And the expensive stone made their playtime even more special. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Mr. Rubber. Mr. Rubber was a strong toy that could bend and twist in many ways. Tim liked to play with Mr. Rubber every day. + +One sunny day, Tim took Mr. Rubber to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Tim and Mr. Rubber had lots of fun. They played until the sun went down. + +That night, Tim made a wish. He wished Mr. Rubber could become alive. When Tim woke up, his wish came true! Mr. Rubber was alive and they played all day. Tim was very happy with his strong, fun friend. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Lily and Max loved to play in the yard. One day, they found a map. The map had a path that would lead them to gold. + +Lily and Max were very excited. They wanted to find the gold and be rich. They followed the map and went on a long walk. They had to be safe and listen to each other, so they did not get lost. They walked and walked until they found a big tree. The map said the gold was under the tree. + +Lily and Max dug and dug. They found a big box. Inside the box, there was gold! But when they tried to take the gold, a big scary monster came out of the box. The monster was angry and chased Lily and Max. They ran and ran, but they could not get away. The monster took the gold back and locked it in the box. Lily and Max were sad. They went back home without the gold and never tried to find it again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bear. The little bear was very hungry. He wanted to find food to eat. He looked around and saw a tree with big, round fruits. The little bear thought, "I need to eat those fruits!" + +The little bear tried to climb the tree, but he was too small. He needed help. He called his parent bear. The parent bear came and helped him to reach the fruits. The little bear was very happy. + +The little bear took a bite of the fruit. But, oh no! The fruit was very sour! The little bear made a funny face. His parent bear laughed and said, "Let's find something sweet to eat instead." So, they went to find sweet food together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to play with a whip toy his mom gave him. He would jump and run with the whip in his mouth, having lots of fun. + +One day, Whiskers went to the park with his whip. There, he met a big dog named Buster. Buster saw Whiskers' whip and wanted it. He started to tease Whiskers by barking and trying to take the whip away. Whiskers got scared and ran away, but Buster chased him. + +Whiskers' mom saw what was happening and came to help. She told Buster that it was not nice to tease others and take their toys. Buster felt bad and said sorry to Whiskers. They both learned that sharing and being kind is better than teasing and taking things away from others. From that day on, Whiskers and Buster became friends and played together nicely at the park. +Once upon a time, in a gloomy forest, there lived a big tree. The tree had many friends like birds, squirrels, and bugs. They all loved to play on the tree and have fun. + +One day, a little boy named Mark came to the forest. He saw the tree and wanted to play with the tree's friends. So, Mark climbed the tree and met all the new friends. They played and laughed together. + +As they played, Mark noticed that the tree needed more oxygen to grow big and strong. So, he asked his new friends to help him make the tree happy. They all worked together to give the tree more oxygen. The tree grew bigger and stronger, and the gloomy forest became a happy place for everyone. And Mark and the tree's friends lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to do tricks for his family. He could sit, jump, and roll over. Buddy was very good at finding hidden things too. + +One day, Buddy's family had a big, yummy steak for dinner. They saved a small piece just for Buddy. They wanted to play a game with him, so they hid the steak in the house. Buddy was so excited to find his treat. + +Buddy looked high and low, under the table and behind the couch. Finally, he found the hidden steak under a big pillow. Buddy was so happy! He did a happy dance and ate his tasty steak. His family laughed and clapped. Buddy was the best at finding hidden things, and he loved doing tricks for his family. +Once upon a time, a funny frog named Fred lived near a little stream. Fred loved to study the water as it flowed by. One sunny day, Fred saw a big fish in the stream. + +"Hi, big fish!" said Fred. "Do you want to play with me?" The big fish looked at Fred and said, "Sure, funny frog! Let's play near the stream." + +Fred and the big fish played and splashed in the water. They had lots of fun together. But then, the big fish got hungry. + +The big fish looked at Fred and said, "I'm hungry, funny frog. I need to eat." Fred didn't know that big fish liked to eat frogs. The big fish opened its mouth and ate Fred. + +Sadly, the funny frog named Fred was gone. The big fish swam away, leaving the little stream all alone. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big bottle of glue. He liked to play with glue, so he took it to his room. His mom saw him and said, "Be careful with that glue, Tim." Tim just nodded his head and kept walking. + +In his room, Tim played with the glue all day. He glued paper, toys, and even his shoes! But he was persistent and wanted to glue more things. He thought about gluing his cat, but he knew that would be a bad idea. So, he put the glue away and went to bed. + +The next morning, Tim woke up and found that his shoes were stuck to the floor. He remembered what his mom said about being careful with the glue. Tim tried to pull his shoes off, but they were stuck tight. He nodded and said to himself, "Mom was right, I should have been more careful with the glue." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside and discover new things. One day, Tim went to his uncle's house. His uncle was a fun man who always made Tim laugh. + +At his uncle's house, Tim found a big box. It was an unknown box that he had never seen before. Tim was very excited to see what was inside the box. His uncle helped him open it, and they were both surprised. + +Inside the box, Tim found a lot of toys. There were cars, dolls, and even a big ball. Tim and his uncle played with the toys all day long. They had so much fun together. Tim was very happy that he discovered the unknown box at his uncle's house. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived an intelligent dog named Max. Max was friends with a little girl named Lily. They played together every day. + +One day, Max and Lily saw dark clouds and heard loud thunder. They saw lightning spread across the sky. Max said, "Lily, we should go home now. It's not safe to play outside when there's lightning." + +Lily listened to Max, and they both went home. They stayed inside and played with their toys until the storm passed. When the storm was over, Lily's mom said, "Thank you, Max, for keeping Lily safe." + +In this story, Max teaches us to listen to our friends when they give us good advice. It's important to stay safe and help each other when there's danger. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car. The toy car was made of rubber. Lily played with her toy car every day. + +One day, Lily took her toy car to the park. She played with her toy car near the road. Her mom told her to stop playing near the road, but Lily did not listen. She thought it was fun to play near the road. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running and took Lily's toy car in its mouth. The dog ran away with the toy car. Lily was very sad. She cried and cried. Her mom told her, "If you had listened and stopped playing near the road, your toy car would not be gone." + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents because they know what is best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had an incredible power. It could fly very high in the sky. One day, the bird found a shiny crown on the ground. The crown was lost by a king. The bird wanted to help the king find his crown. + +The bird picked up the crown with its beak. It began to fly high in the sky to find the king. The bird flew over trees, houses, and a big river. After a long time, the bird saw the king in his big castle. The king was very sad because he could not find his crown. + +The bird flew down to the king and gave him the crown. The king was very happy to have his crown back. He thanked the bird for its incredible help. From that day on, the bird and the king became the best of friends. They would play and fly together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a famous musician named Tom. He played the guitar and sang songs for everyone. People loved to listen to his music and dance. + +One day, Tom was playing his guitar and singing at a big party. Everyone was happy and clapping. But then, Tom forgot the words to the song. He felt embarrass. He stopped playing and said, "I'm sorry, I forgot the words." + +A little girl in the crowd spoke up, "That's okay, Tom! We all forget sometimes. Just try again!" Tom smiled and started to play his guitar again. This time, he remembered the words and everyone sang along with him. They all had a fun time at the party, and Tom was happy he didn't give up. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small rabbit. The rabbit had a nice shelter under a big tree. One day, the rabbit went out to play. He was very happy and a little careless. + +While playing, the rabbit saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and wanted to eat the rabbit. The rabbit was scared and ran back to his shelter. He blinked his eyes many times because he was so afraid. + +The bear could not find the rabbit's shelter. The rabbit was safe. From that day on, the rabbit learned to be more careful when playing outside. The rabbit knew that being careless could be dangerous. And that was the moral of the story: always be careful and watch out for danger. +Once upon a time, there was a big, noisy house. In this house, there was a cabinet. The cabinet was very special. It had many colorful books. A little girl named Lily lived in the house. She loved to read books from the cabinet. + +One day, Lily picked a book from the cabinet. It was a book about a cat. The cat was very funny. Lily read the book and laughed a lot. The cat in the book did many silly things. Lily's mom heard her laughing and came to see. + +Lily's mom saw her reading the book. She was happy that Lily liked to read. She sat with Lily and they read the book together. They laughed at the funny cat. The noisy house was now full of joy and love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that could spray water. He loved to play with it in his yard. Tim had a friend named Sam. They liked to play together. + +One day, Tim and Sam were playing with the toy. Tim said, "Look, Sam! I can spray water and make everything wet!" He sprayed water on the grass, the flowers, and even on Sam. Sam laughed and said, "Now I'm all wet, Tim!" + +But then, Tim sprayed water on a network of ants. The ants got very wet and angry. They started to chase Tim and Sam. The boys ran away, but the ants were too fast. The ants bit Tim and Sam, and it hurt a lot. The boys cried and wished they had not sprayed the ants. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a mystery box. She shook the box to hear what was inside. "What could it be?" she asked herself. She felt frustrated because she could not open the box. Lucy asked her friend, Tim, to help her. + +"Tim, can you help me open this mystery box?" Lucy asked. Tim tried to open the box, but it was very hard. They both shook the box again and heard a sound. They knew something fun was inside. Tim had an idea and ran to his house. + +Tim came back with a key. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The mystery box opened! Inside was a toy train. Lucy and Tim were very happy. They played with the train all day. The mystery was solved, and they were not frustrated anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a high tree. The bird loved to sing and play. + +One day, the bird saw a flower. The flower was about to bloom. The bird was very happy to see the flower bloom. + +The bird sang a song for the flower. The flower bloomed big and pretty. They became good friends. The bird and the flower played every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved playing in the dirt. One day, he saw a shiny prize hidden in the dirt. Tim got very excited and wanted to show his mom. + +Tim ran to his mom with the prize in his hand. "Mom, look what I found!" he said. "Oh, Tim, you are so dirty!" his mom replied. "Let's clean you up and see what you found." + +After Tim was clean, they looked at the prize together. It was a beautiful gold coin. Tim's mom was proud of him for finding it. She said, "Tim, you found this coin because you were not afraid to get dirty. Sometimes, we have to get dirty to find something special." + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to get dirty, because you might find something amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely cow named Bessie. Bessie lived on a big farm with many other animals. But, Bessie had no friends. She felt very sad. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the farm. She saw Bessie and said, "Why are you so lonely, cow?" Bessie told Lily, "I have no friends. No one wants to play with me." Lily felt sad for Bessie and wanted to help her. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mom, can I play with Bessie? Can you permit me?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can play with her." Lily and Bessie played all day. They had so much fun. Bessie was very happy. From that day, Bessie and Lily were best friends. Bessie was not lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends in the park. One evening, Spot saw his friends playing together. He wanted to join them, but he felt ashamed because he had a big stain on his fur. + +"Can I join you?" Spot asked his friends. His friends looked at the stain and then smiled. "Of course, Spot! We don't care about the stain. We just want to play with you," said his friend, Buddy. + +So, Spot joined his friends, and they all played together until the sun went down. Spot was very happy and not ashamed anymore. They all had a great time, and Spot learned that his friends loved him no matter what. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the garden with his mom. They wanted to fill a basket with red tomatoes. Tim was very impatient. He wanted to eat the tomatoes right away. + +"Wait, Tim," said his mom. "We need to pick the tomatoes first." Tim tried to wait, but it was hard. He could see the big, red tomatoes on the plants. They looked so good. + +The sun was hot, and Tim and his mom worked hard. They filled the basket with big, red tomatoes. Tim's mom said, "Good job, Tim! Now we can eat the tomatoes." Tim was happy. He knew that waiting was hard, but it was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a vegetable garden. In this garden, all the vegetables could talk to each other. There was a big, green broccoli who loved to talk a lot. He was friends with a small, round tomato and a long, orange carrot. + +One day, they met a new vegetable. He was a smelly, purple onion. The onion was very disgusting. The broccoli, tomato, and carrot did not want to play with the onion because he was so smelly. + +The onion felt sad and cried. His tears made him even more disgusting. But then, the other vegetables decided to talk to him. They learned that the onion was very nice and funny. They all became friends and played together in the garden. The onion was not disgusting anymore, because they learned that being a good friend was more important than how someone looks or smells. +Once, there was a little girl named Olive. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Olive got very dirty while playing. Her mom said, "Olive, it's time to bathe." + +Olive went to the bathroom and started to bathe. She splashed water and played with her toys. Her mom said, "Good job, Olive! You are successful at getting clean." + +But Olive did not want to stop playing. She stayed in the water for a very long time. The water got cold, and Olive started to shiver. She cried and called for her mom. + +Her mom came in and saw Olive in the cold water. She quickly wrapped Olive in a warm towel. Olive was sad because she stayed in the water too long and got cold. She learned that she should listen to her mom next time. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went with her mom to the store. Lucy's mom had a brilliant idea. She said, "Lucy, I will tell you a fun game we can play today!" Lucy was very excited to hear about the game. + +Before they could play, Lucy's mom had to find her license. She looked and looked but could not find it. Lucy wanted to help, so she searched too. They looked in the car, in mom's bag, and all around the house. + +Finally, Lucy found the license under her mom's bed. "I found it, I found it!" Lucy shouted. Her mom was so happy and gave Lucy a big hug. Now they could play the fun game. Lucy's mom told her the game was a treasure hunt. They had a great time playing the game, and Lucy felt like a brilliant helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big cooler. He liked to count the number of things he put in the cooler. One day, he found a rough rock outside. He thought it was very cool. + +Tim put the rough rock in the cooler. He counted, "One!" He was so happy. He told his mom, "I have a cool thing in my cooler!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! Let's see what happens later." + +The next day, Tim looked in the cooler. He saw something shiny. The rough rock had changed! It was now a smooth, shiny rock. Tim was so excited. He counted, "One shiny rock!" He showed his mom, and she said, "I knew something cool would happen!" They both laughed and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Fred. Fred lived in a big pond with his friends. They liked to play and swim all day long. Fred was a nice frog who always helped his friends. + +One day, while playing near the pond, Fred saw a big jar of sugar. He wanted to share it with his friends. So, he called his friends and said, "Look, I found sugar! Let's share it and eat it together!" His friends were very happy and came to eat the sugar. + +As they were eating the sugar, a little bird came by. The bird was sad because she had lost her way. Fred and his friends decided to help her. They said, "Don't worry, little bird. We will mind you and help you find your home." They all looked for the bird's home together and soon found it. The little bird was grateful and thanked Fred and his friends. They all became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Kitty. She loved to sit on the stage and tell everyone what to do. All the other animals would listen to her because she was very bossy. + +One day, Kitty was sitting on the stage, telling the other animals how to play. She told the dog to bark, the bird to sing, and the frog to jump. They all did what she said, but they were not happy. They did not like being bossed around. + +Then, a little mouse came up to the stage and said, "Kitty, we want to have fun too! Can we play the way we want?" Kitty thought about it and said, "Okay, you can play the way you want." And from that day on, Kitty was not so bossy, and all the animals had fun playing together on the stage. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to play outside in the sun. One day, it was wet and rainy. Tom's mom told him to stay inside, but he didn't listen. He went outside to play in the wet puddles. + +Tom saw a little frog. The frog said, "I need help. I am lost." Tom thought with his brain and had an idea. He said, "I will help you find your home." They walked and walked until they found the frog's home. The frog was very happy. + +When Tom got home, he told his mom about the frog. He mentioned how he helped the frog find its home. His mom said, "Good job, Tom. You used your brain to help someone. That is very kind." Tom learned that it's important to be kind and help others. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a silly rabbit. The silly rabbit liked to play all day. He would hop, skip, and jump around the trees. One day, he found some soft soil near a big tree. + +The silly rabbit had an idea. He would load the soil into his tiny cart. He put the soil in the cart, one scoop at a time. The cart got full and heavy, but the silly rabbit was strong. + +He pulled the cart all around the forest. He showed his friends the soil. They all laughed and played with the soil. They had a fun day, and the silly rabbit was very happy. The end. +One day, a sweet bird was in a tree. The bird loved to whistle. It would whistle all day long. The bird had a friend, a little cat. The cat liked to listen to the bird's songs. + +One day, the cat was near a big sink. The cat saw the sink and thought it looked fun to play in. The bird saw the cat and knew the sink was not safe. The bird whistled very loud to warn the cat. + +The cat heard the bird's whistle and stopped. The cat did not play in the sink. The cat was safe, all thanks to the bird's whistle. The cat and the bird learned that it is important to listen to friends, because they can help keep you safe. +Once upon a time, in a brilliant sunny day, a little girl named Mia and a small boy named Tom went to play in the park. They loved to play in the spring when flowers were blooming and birds were singing. + +Mia and Tom found a big, bouncy ball. They both wanted to play with it. Mia said, "I saw it first!" Tom said, "No, I did!" They started to get mad at each other. This was a big problem. + +Just then, a kind bird flew by and heard them. The bird mentioned, "Why don't you take turns playing with the ball? That way, you can both have fun!" Mia and Tom thought about it and agreed to share the ball. + +They took turns playing with the ball and had a great time in the park. The conflict was over, and they were happy friends again. And so, Mia and Tom learned that sharing was the best way to have fun together in the brilliant spring day. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to eat and play all day. One day, Kitty saw a big bag of food. Kitty wanted to hold the bag and eat all the food inside. + +Kitty tried to hold the bag, but it was heavy. The weight of the bag was too much for Kitty. Kitty tried and tried, but could not lift the bag. Kitty was sad and hungry. + +A little mouse saw Kitty and said, "Kitty, you should not eat so much food. It is not good for you." But Kitty did not listen. Kitty kept trying to hold the heavy bag. Then, the bag fell on Kitty. Kitty was hurt and the food was all gone. The moral of the story is to listen to others and not be greedy. +Once upon a time, a wise fox lived in a big forest. He liked to observe things around him. One day, he saw a little bird on a tree. The bird was sad because it could not find its mom. + +The wise fox said, "Little bird, I can help you find your mom. I am good at observing things, and I know where she is." The little bird was happy and said, "Thank you, wise fox! Let's go find my mom together." + +They walked and walked, and the wise fox observed the trees and the sky. Soon, they found the little bird's mom. The mom bird was so happy to see her baby. She said, "Thank you, wise fox, for helping my baby. You are a good friend." And from that day on, the wise fox, the little bird, and the mom bird were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a pink cat. The cat had a knot in her tail. She wanted to fix her tail, but she didn't know how. + +One day, the cat saw a frog. The frog was good at fixing things. So, the cat waved at the frog. The frog waved back and came to help the cat. + +The frog looked at the knot in the cat's tail. He worked and worked to fix it. Soon, the knot was gone. The cat was very happy. She waved goodbye to the frog and went on her way, her tail now nice and straight. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a grumpy old man sitting on a bench. The old man had a big bag with him. Tim walked up to the man and said, "Hi! What's in the bag?" + +The old man looked at Tim and said, "It's a reward for someone who helps me. I lost my hat in the tree. Can you grab it for me?" Tim looked at the tree and saw the hat high up in the branches. + +Tim knew he was too small to reach the hat, but he had an idea. He found a long stick and used it to grab the hat from the tree. The old man was very happy and gave Tim the reward from the bag. It was a big, sweet lollipop! Tim smiled and thanked the old man. They both enjoyed the rest of the day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max had a dream to create a big place for all dogs to learn and play. He called this place "university". + +One day, a mean cat named Whiskers heard about Max's dream. Whiskers didn't want the dogs to have a university. He wanted to stop Max and make the dogs sad. Whiskers thought, "If I can stop this, I will be the mightiest cat ever!" + +Max knew he had to be brave and stand up to Whiskers. He gathered all his dog friends and they worked together to create the university. They built big rooms and a huge yard for all the dogs to learn and play in. + +When Whiskers saw the mighty university, he knew he could not stop Max and his friends. The dogs had worked together and won. From that day on, dogs from all over came to learn and play at Max's mighty university. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big ship was in the sea. The ship had many animals on it. There was a little bird named Tim and a big elephant named Sam. They were friends, but sometimes they would disagree. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam saw a terrible storm coming. Tim said, "We should go inside the ship, Sam. The storm is terrible!" But Sam disagreed. He said, "No, I am big and strong. I am not scared of the storm." + +The storm came and the ship went up and down. Tim was scared, but Sam was not. After the storm, they were both safe. Tim and Sam learned that it is okay to disagree, but they should always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was an independent dog who liked to play and run. One day, while Spot was playing outside, he found a big piece of meat. He picked it up and carried it in his mouth. He was very happy and wagged his tail. + +Spot met his friend, a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers saw the meat and said, "Wow, Spot! That's a big piece of meat. Can I have some?" Spot thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Whiskers. We can share the meat." + +They sat down to eat the meat together. But suddenly, the meat vanished! Spot and Whiskers looked around, confused. "Where did the meat go?" asked Spot. Whiskers shrugged, not knowing the answer. + +They searched everywhere but could not find the meat. Spot and Whiskers were sad, but they decided to keep playing together. They had fun running and chasing each other, even without the meat. In the end, their friendship was more important than the meat that vanished. +Once upon a time, there was a kind taxi driver named Tom. Tom loved to drive his big, yellow taxi around town. He liked to help people get to where they needed to go. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl who wanted to learn how to ride a bike. She was trying very hard, but she kept falling down. Tom stopped his taxi and got out to help her. He wanted to teach her how to ride the bike. + +Tom held the bike steady while the little girl got on. He walked beside her, holding the bike so she would not fall. The little girl started to pedal and soon she was riding the bike all by herself. She was so happy that Tom had taught her how to ride. Tom felt good too, because he was kind and liked to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a small stream with his friends. They liked to play and swim all day. One day, Fin saw a new fish in the stream. The new fish looked different from Fin and his friends. + +Fin wanted to play with the new fish, but his friends said, "No, he doesn't fit with us. He looks different." Fin felt sad for the new fish. He knew it was not nice to leave someone out just because they looked different. + +So, Fin swam to the new fish and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" The new fish was very happy and said, "Yes, I would love to play!" Fin and the new fish played together all day. Soon, Fin's friends saw how much fun they were having and decided to join them. + +From that day on, all the fish in the stream played together, no matter how they looked. They learned that it is important to be kind and include everyone, even if they are different. And that is how Fin and the new fish became best friends. +One day, a big, eager dog saw a small, red ball in a park. He wanted to play with the ball, so he ran very fast to get it. He did not know that the ball belonged to a little girl. The dog took the ball in his mouth and ran away. The little girl was sad because the dog stole her ball. + +The little girl's mom saw her sad face and wanted to help. She gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry, we will find your ball." They walked around the park, looking for the dog and the red ball. + +Soon, they found the eager dog playing with the ball. The little girl asked the dog, "Can I have my ball back, please?" The dog felt sorry for stealing the ball and gave it back to the little girl. She was so happy to have her ball again. The dog and the little girl became friends and played together in the park. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide there. Lucy loved to play on slides, so she ran to it and climbed up. She went down the slide very fast and laughed. + +Lucy saw a deaf dog named Max at the park. Max could not hear, but he liked to play with Lucy. They ran and played together. Lucy and Max became good friends. + +Lucy wanted to decorate the slide to make it more fun. She found some pretty flowers and put them on the slide. Max liked the flowers too. They played on the decorated slide all day and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to pour water into a deep hole in his yard every Wednesday. He loved to watch the water fill the hole and make it deep and wet. Tim had a lot of fun with his deep hole. + +One Wednesday, a big dog came to Tim's yard. The dog saw the deep hole and wanted to play too. The dog jumped into the hole and splashed the water. Tim was not happy. He wanted the dog to go away, so he could pour water in his hole by himself. + +Tim thought about what to do. He decided to get a ball and throw it far away. The dog saw the ball and ran after it. The dog got the ball and went away. Tim was happy again. He could pour water into his deep hole every Wednesday without the dog. Tim and the hole lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a nervous boy. He was scared to try new things. One day, Tim went to the park with his mommy. It was a cold day, and Tim saw something shiny on the ground. He discovered it was ice! + +Tim was scared to touch the ice. But his mommy said, "Don't be nervous, Tim. It's just ice. It's cold and slippery, but it can be fun too!" Tim took a deep breath and touched the ice. It was very cold, but he liked it. Tim and his mommy played with the ice, and they had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is that trying new things can be scary, but it can also be fun. Don't be nervous to discover new things! +One day, a red car was driving down the road. The car was very fine and shiny. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. The car stopped at a park, and a little boy named Timmy and his mom got out. + +"Mom, can I play in the water?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, Timmy, but don't soak your clothes," said his mom. + +Timmy played with his toy boat in the water. He splashed around and laughed. He was having so much fun that he forgot what his mom said. Soon, his clothes were all wet and soaked. + +Timmy's mom saw him and said, "Oh, Timmy! You soaked your clothes! Now we have to go home and change." + +Timmy felt bad, but he knew his mom was right. They got back into their fine red car and drove home. Timmy learned to listen to his mom and not soak his clothes next time. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there lived a little bean. The bean was very small and sometimes felt hurt when the big plants did not let it play with them. The bean wanted to grow big and strong like the other plants. + +One sunny day, a wise old tree saw the bean looking sad. The tree knew a special sign that could help the bean grow. The tree showed the bean the sign and told it to try. The bean tried the sign and, to its surprise, it started to grow bigger and stronger. + +As the bean grew, it learned to be kind to the smaller plants. It played with them and showed them the special sign, too. The garden became a happy place where all the plants were friends. The moral of the story is to be kind and help others, no matter how small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big forest. The tall tree had many friends, like the birds and the squirrels. They all liked to play together. + +One day, a fire started in the forest. The tall tree and its friends were very scared. The tall tree insisted that they all work together to put out the fire. The birds flew to get water, and the squirrels helped carry it. + +With everyone's help, they put out the fire. The tall tree and its friends were happy and safe. They all thanked the tall tree for insisting that they work together. From that day on, they knew they could face anything as long as they were together. +Once upon a time, there was a fine little duck. The duck lived near a river. The river was big and blue. The duck liked to swim in the river every day. + +One day, the duck could not remember where the river was. The duck looked left and right. The duck walked and walked, but could not find the river. The duck felt sad. + +Then, a nice frog saw the duck. The frog said, "I know where the river is!" The frog helped the duck find the river. The duck was happy. The duck and the frog played in the river together. They had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to a small hut with her mom. Inside the hut, there was a nice lady who sold drinks. Lucy saw a pretty pink drink and wanted to try it. She asked her mom, "Can I have the pink drink, please?" + +Her mom said yes, and the lady gave Lucy the pink drink. Lucy was very happy. She took a big sip and started to feel funny. Her face turned red, and she felt embarrassed. She didn't know why she felt this way. + +Lucy's mom saw her red face and asked, "Are you okay, Lucy?" Lucy didn't know what to say. She felt worse and worse. Then, she started to cry. The nice lady in the hut felt bad and didn't know what to do. Lucy's mom took her home, but Lucy still felt sad and embarrassed. The pink drink was not good, and Lucy had a bad day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was an enormous drum. The drum was so big that all the animals could hear it. Every day, the drum would make a rhythm that went "boom, boom, boom." + +One day, a little rabbit named Lucy went to the drum. She wanted to know who made the rhythm. Lucy hopped and hopped until she found a big bear named Benny. Benny was the one who kept hitting the drum. + +"Hi Benny," said Lucy. "I like the rhythm you make with the drum. Can I help you?" + +Benny smiled and said, "Yes, Lucy. You can help me keep the rhythm. Let's play the drum together." + +So, Lucy and Benny played the drum. They kept the rhythm going "boom, boom, boom." All the animals in the forest danced and had fun. And from that day on, Lucy and Benny were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a good dog, but sometimes he could be difficult. Spot loved to play and run in the yard. His favorite toy was a big ball. Spot's family loved him very much. + +One day, Spot's family was having a big dinner. They had a yummy steak on the table. Spot could smell the steak and wanted some too. But his family told him, "Spot, you need to behave and wait for your food." + +Spot tried to behave, but the steak smelled so good. He jumped on the table and took the steak. Spot's family was not happy. They said, "Spot, that was not nice. You need to behave." + +Spot felt bad for being difficult. He gave the steak back to his family. They gave him a treat and a hug. Spot learned to behave and be a good dog. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a poor frog was sad. He was stuck in a big hole. He could not get out. The frog was scared. + +A kind girl saw the frog. She said, "Oh no! I will save you, frog." The girl tried to pull the frog out, but the hole was too deep. She needed help. + +The girl called her friend, a strong boy. The boy came and said, "I will help you save the frog." They both pulled and pulled. At last, the frog was out of the hole. The frog was happy and said, "Thank you for saving me!" The girl and the boy were happy too. They all became good friends. +Once there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to write. He wrote on paper, on walls, and even on the ground. One day, Tim's mom saw his writing on the wall. She was not happy. She told Tim, "Writing on the wall is not good. You must learn to write only on paper." + +Tim felt sad but he wanted to be a good boy. So, he tried to write only on paper. It was hard at first, but he did it. One day, Tim's mom saw his paper writing. She was very happy. She gave Tim a treat. The treat was sweet and yummy. Tim was happy too. + +That night, it was dark outside. Tim went to bed. He thought about the day. He learned that doing the right thing made his mom happy. And when his mom was happy, Tim was happy too. The moral of the story is to always do the right thing, even when it is hard. +One day, a blue cat named Tim went for a walk. Tim loved to stretch his legs and feel the sun on his fur. He wore his favorite coat that was also blue. Tim was very happy. + +As Tim walked, he saw a big dog named Max. Max wanted Tim's blue coat. "Give me your coat," Max said. Tim did not want to give Max his coat. He loved his coat too much. This made Max very mad. + +Tim had an idea to make Max happy. He said, "Let's play a game. If you win, you can have my coat." Max agreed to play. They played a game of tag. Tim was fast and Max could not catch him. In the end, Max was too tired to be mad. They both laughed and became friends. Tim got to keep his blue coat and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Timmy. Timmy was a good dog who loved to play with his ball. One day, he found a long stick in the park. He did not know it was a missile. + +Timmy picked up the missile in his mouth and ran to his friend, Sally the cat. "Look, Sally!" he said, "I found a big stick!" Sally looked at the missile and started to tremble. "Oh no, Timmy! That is not a stick, it is a missile! We must be careful!" + +Timmy and Sally took the missile to their friend, Danny the duck. Danny knew how to make things tasty. Danny took the missile and turned it into a tasty snack for all of them. They all ate the snack and were very happy. From that day on, Timmy, Sally, and Danny were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toy ball and run around the house. One day, he found a photo of his family on the table. In the photo, Tom saw his mom, dad, and his little sister. He was very happy to see the photo. + +Tom wanted to make the photo look nice and shiny. So, he decided to polish it. He used his soft paw to rub the photo gently. As he polished the photo, it became shiny and bright. Tom was proud of his work and wanted to show it to his family. + +When Tom's family saw the shiny photo, they were very happy. They thanked Tom for making the photo look so nice. They put the photo in a special place on the wall where everyone could see it. Tom felt good that he could help his family and make them happy. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a young boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big, amazing slide. Tim wanted to play on it, but there were other kids there too. They were loud and mean. Tim felt sad. + +Tim's mom told him to ignore the mean kids and play anyway. Tim was scared, but he listened to his mom. He went to the slide and climbed up. The mean kids were surprised. + +When Tim went down the slide, he felt so happy. He ignored the mean kids and had a great time. The mean kids left, and Tim played all day. The amazing slide was his favorite. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with his family. Spot was a happy dog, but he wanted to go on a holiday. He wanted to see different places and meet new friends. One day, Spot had an idea. He would escape the house and go on a holiday adventure. + +Spot waited for the door to open. When it did, he ran as fast as he could. Spot was so excited to see the different world outside. He saw big trees, pretty flowers, and lots of other animals. Spot played with the other dogs in the park and swam in the pond. He was having the best holiday ever. + +Soon, it was getting dark and Spot began to miss his family. He thought about how much he loved them and decided it was time to go back home. Spot found his way back to his small house and was happy to see his family again. They were so glad to have him back. Spot learned that even though it's fun to have different adventures, there's no place like home. +One day, a little car named Zoomy was driving in the park. Zoomy loved to go fast and say "zoom!" as he drove around. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day. + +Suddenly, Zoomy saw a small fire near a tree. He knew that fire was dangerous and could hurt his friends in the park. Zoomy felt scared, but he wanted to help. He drove closer and saw a big red fire truck named Big Red. + +"Help! There is a fire!" Zoomy said to Big Red. Big Red knew what to do. He turned on his loud siren and said, "Don't worry, Zoomy. I will put out the fire." + +Big Red sprayed water on the fire, and soon it was gone. Zoomy was so happy that his friend saved the day. Big Red told Zoomy, "Thank you for telling me about the fire. You are a brave little car." Zoomy smiled and said, "zoom!" as they both drove off to play in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a fine cobweb on her window. She looked at it and said, "Wow, that cobweb is so pretty!" + +Sue called her friend Tom to show him the fine cobweb. Tom came over and said, "That is a big cobweb! Let's touch it." Sue and Tom touched the cobweb, but a big spider came out. They were scared and ran away from the window. + +They ran and ran until they saw a sign on a tree. The sign said, "Do not go this way!" But Sue and Tom did not listen. They went that way and fell into a big hole. They were very sad and could not get out. Sue and Tom should have listened to the sign. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey. The turkey lived on a farm with many friends. The turkey was very soft and kind to everyone. All the animals liked the soft turkey. They played together every day. + +One day, the soft turkey found a ball. The ball was big and round. The turkey and the other animals wanted to play with the ball. They kicked the ball and ran after it. They were all very happy. + +But then, the ball hit a tree. The tree was very big and strong. The ball broke into pieces. The soft turkey and the other animals were sad. They could not play with the broken ball anymore. But they knew they could still play other games together. So they all hugged the soft turkey and went to play a new game. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy had a rough paw, but he was a happy dog. He loved to play outside and mix dirt with his paws. One day, Buddy saw a big dog named Max. Max was mixing dirt too, but he looked sad. + +Buddy said, "Hi, Max! Why are you sad?" + +Max said, "I'm sad because I have no friends to play with." + +Buddy thought for a moment and said, "I will be your friend, Max! We can mix dirt together." + +Max and Buddy played together all day, mixing dirt and having fun. They became the best of friends. The moral of the story is: when you see someone who is sad, be kind to them and offer to be their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was a very persistent ant. He loved to fix things in his ant town. One day, he found a broken brick wall. The wall was important because it kept the ant town safe from big bugs. + +Andy wanted to fix the brick wall, so he went to his ant friends and asked for help. Some of his friends said, "No, the wall is too big to fix." But Andy didn't give up. He was a persistent ant, so he kept asking his friends until some said, "Yes, we will help you." + +Together, Andy and his friends worked hard to fix the brick wall. It took many days, but they didn't stop. They were persistent. When the wall was fixed, the ant town was safe again. All the ants were happy and thanked Andy and his friends. The moral of the story is to never give up and always be persistent when trying to fix a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy fox. The fox lived in a big forest. The fox liked to take naps under a tall tree. + +One day, while the fox was napping, a little bird came by. The bird saw the sleepy fox and said, "Hello, fox! Why are you so sleepy?" The fox opened one eye and said, "I am sleepy because I like to nap under this tree." + +The bird and the fox became friends. They played together in the forest. When the fox was not sleepy, they would run and jump. When the fox was sleepy, the bird would sing a soft song to help the fox sleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo lived in a valley with his family. One day, Bobo decided to go on a big adventure. He told his mom and dad, and they said, "Be careful, Bobo! The valley can be a crazy place." + +Bobo hopped and hopped, going deeper into the valley. He saw many new things, like big trees and pretty flowers. But then he saw something very big and scary. It was a huge, crazy bear! Bobo remembered what his mom and dad said about the valley being a crazy place. + +Bobo knew he had to be brave. He hopped up to the bear and said, "Please don't hurt me, Mr. Bear. I'm just a little bunny on a big adventure." The bear looked at Bobo and said, "I won't hurt you, little bunny. I'm just looking for some honey." Bobo decided to help the bear find honey, and they became friends. + +After finding honey for the bear, Bobo said goodbye to his new friend and hopped back home. When he got there, his mom and dad were so happy to see him. They hugged him and said, "We're so proud of you, Bobo! You went on a big adventure and made a new friend." From that day on, Bobo knew that even though the valley could be a crazy place, he could handle any adventure that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who loved to count. He counted everything in his big castle. One day, he met a flexible cat. The cat could bend and twist like a toy. + +The prince and the cat became good friends. They played together every day. The prince would count how many times the cat could bend and twist. The cat was very happy to have a friend who liked to count. + +One day, the prince and the cat went for a walk. They saw many things to count. They counted flowers, trees, and even clouds. The prince and the cat had a fun day, and they went home to the castle. They were the best of friends, and they counted together forever. +One day, a boy named Tim had a dull toy. He did not like to play with it. He saw his friend, Ben, pass by his house. Tim wanted to play with Ben. + +Tim and Ben went to the park to play. They found a thermometer on the ground. It was a tool to see how hot or cold it was. They wanted to use it in a game. + +They played a game where they would pass the thermometer to each other. They had fun and laughed a lot. Tim was happy he had a new friend and a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. Her favorite thing to wear was a pretty veil. She would twist and twirl with the veil, feeling like a princess. + +One day, Amy's friend, Ben, came over to play. "Look at my veil!" Amy said to Ben. Ben looked at the veil and smiled. "Can I try?" he asked. Amy, being an honest friend, said, "Yes, you can try it too!" + +Ben put on the veil and started to twist and twirl like Amy. They both laughed and danced around the room, having lots of fun. After a while, they got tired and sat down. They talked about how much fun they had with the veil. + +Amy and Ben learned that sharing and being honest with each other made their playtime even better. They promised to always share and be honest friends. And every time they played with the veil, they remembered the fun day they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. The rock lived in a beautiful park. One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw the rock and wanted to play with it. + +Tim tried to pick up the rock, but it was too heavy. He asked the rock, "Can you please move?" The rock did not move. Tim tried to demand, "Move, rock!" But the rock still did not move. Tim felt sad. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He found a big frame made of wood. He put the frame around the rock. Now, Tim could play with the rock without moving it. The rock was happy, and Tim was happy too. They played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his mom and dad. One day, they decided to go to a ranch to see the animals. + +When they got to the ranch, they saw cows, horses, and pigs. Timmy was so excited to see all the animals. He said to his mom, "Look at the cows! They go moo!" + +Suddenly, they heard a terrible noise. It was a big, scary bull. Timmy was scared and said to his dad, "I don't like that terrible bull. Can we go home now?" + +His dad said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We will stay away from the bull and keep you safe. Let's go see the horses now." Timmy felt better and they continued their adventure at the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. Yesterday, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Timmy spilled some juice on his shirt, but his mom cleaned it with a wet wipe. + +Later that day, Timmy wanted to play with matches. His mom told him it was dangerous and he could burn himself. Timmy didn't listen and lit a match anyways. The match burned his finger and he cried out in pain. His mom quickly put out the match and hugged him. + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to never play with matches again. His mom was happy that he was safe and they spent the rest of the day playing games and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside and chase birds. One day, Mittens saw a dangerous snake in the grass. Mittens wanted to play with the snake, but the snake was not friendly. + +Mittens tried to play with the snake, but the snake bit Mittens. Mittens felt very sick and embarrassed because he did not listen to his owner when they said not to play with dangerous things. + +Mittens went to sleep and never woke up. His owner was very sad and missed Mittens very much. The owner learned that it is important to listen to warnings and not play with dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. The caterpillar loved to watch the world around it. It would crawl around and look at all the pretty flowers and animals. One day, the caterpillar saw a big, bright butterfly flying in the sky. The caterpillar became very jealous and wished it could become a butterfly too. + +The caterpillar decided to make a cocoon and wait inside. It waited and waited until one day it finally became a butterfly. The butterfly was so happy and flew around, showing off its beautiful wings. But then, a big bird came and tried to eat the butterfly! The butterfly was scared and flew away as fast as it could. + +But the butterfly was smart and knew how to hide. It found a safe spot to watch from and waited until the bird flew away. The butterfly was so relieved and happy to be alive. It continued to fly around and watch the world, but now it was even brighter and more beautiful than before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf. He would go to the park with his dad and hit the ball with a stick. One day, Timmy found an interesting book on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his dad. They went home and Timmy asked his dad to read the book to him. + +The book was about a little bird who learned how to fold paper. Timmy thought it was so cool and wanted to try it himself. His dad helped him fold a paper airplane and they went outside to play with it. Timmy was so happy that he learned how to fold paper and play golf. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big farm. He needed a mule to help him plow the fields. The mule was enormous and very strong. The farmer loved his mule and took good care of him. + +One day, the farmer and the mule were plowing the fields when a big storm came. The wind was so strong that it knocked down some of the trees. The farmer and the mule were scared, but they stayed together and waited for the storm to pass. + +After the storm, the farmer saw that some of his crops were damaged. But he was grateful that he had his mule to help him. The mule was tired, but he had done a good job. The farmer gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you, my dear mule. You are my best friend." +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play sport. They played soccer and basketball together every day. One day, they had a big fight and stopped talking to each other. They were very sad and missed playing together. + +After a few days, they realized they didn't like being apart. They wanted to be friends again and play sport together. They decided to unite and say sorry for their fight. They hugged each other and promised to never fight again. + +From that day on, they played sport together every day and were happy friends again. They knew that fighting was not good and it could make their friendship dead. +Once upon a time, there was an old fisherman who lived by the sea. He loved to catch fish and sell them at the market. One day, he caught a big fish, but it was too old and he didn't want to sell it. Instead, he decided to bury it in the sand so that it could rest peacefully. + +As he was digging a hole to bury the fish, he saw a little girl watching him. She asked him what he was doing, and he explained that he was burying the fish. The little girl thought it was a strange thing to do, but the old fisherman told her that sometimes we need to give things a proper goodbye. + +The little girl watched as the old fisherman covered the fish with sand. She didn't quite understand why he did it, but she knew that he was kind and wise. From that day on, she would often visit the old fisherman by the sea and listen to his stories. And every time she saw the spot where he buried the fish, she would smile and remember the lesson he taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat tomatoes. She would eat them every day for lunch. One day, Lily went to the garden to pick some tomatoes. She picked one that looked very red and juicy. But when she bit into it, she didn't like the taste. It made her feel yucky. She felt guilty for not liking the tomato because she knew it was good for her. But she decided to try again another day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy were playing outside when they heard a loud noise. "What's that noise, mommy?" Lily asked. "That's a hurricane, Lily. We need to go inside and stay safe," mommy replied. + +As they went inside, they noticed that their house was very dirty. "Our house is filthy, mommy," Lily said. "Yes, we need to clean it up after the hurricane passes," mommy replied. + +During the hurricane, Lily and her mommy talked about their favorite things to do. "I like to color and play with my dolls," Lily said. "I like to read and cook," mommy replied. After the hurricane passed, they cleaned up the house together and it was sparkling clean. "Good job, Lily. Our house is no longer filthy," mommy said. "Yay!" Lily cheered. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bunny. The bunny liked to sleep all day and didn't like to do any work. One day, the bunny saw a basket full of carrots. The bunny wanted the carrots but didn't want to work for them. + +The bunny decided to examine the basket to see if there was an easy way to get the carrots. The bunny saw that the basket was too high to reach. So, the bunny decided to push the basket over to get the carrots. + +But when the bunny pushed the basket, it fell over and the carrots went everywhere. The bunny was sad because he didn't get any carrots and had to work extra hard to clean up the mess. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little doggy named Max. Max loved to play outside, but one day he got lost in the woods. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind and compassionate girl named Lily was walking in the woods and heard Max's cries for help. She followed the sounds and found Max stuck in a cooler. + +Lily knew she had to rescue Max from the cooler, so she opened it up and helped him out. Max was so happy to be free and wagged his tail with joy. + +From that day on, Max and Lily became best friends and went on many adventures together. Max was grateful to have a friend as caring and compassionate as Lily who rescued him when he needed help. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her family. She saw a jellyfish in the water and was very curious about it. Her dad told her that jellyfish are animals that live in the ocean and have long tentacles. + +Lily wanted to touch the jellyfish, but her dad told her to be patient and not to disturb it. Suddenly, Lily's little brother came running towards her and accidentally split his popsicle on her shirt. + +Lily's mom quickly cleaned her shirt and they all went back to playing in the water. Lily was happy that her shirt was clean and that she got to see a jellyfish. She learned that it's important to be patient and careful around animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake cookies with his mommy. They would mix the dough and put it in the oven to bake. Timmy loved the smell of cookies baking in the oven. + +One day, Timmy's mommy needed to go to the store to buy some more ingredients for their cookies. She told Timmy to be careful and not touch the oven while she was gone. Timmy promised he would be good. + +But while his mommy was gone, Timmy got curious about the oven. He wanted to see what it looked like inside. He climbed up on a chair and opened the oven door. Suddenly, he felt a hot blast of air and realized the oven was still on! He quickly closed the door and got down from the chair. + +When his mommy came back, she saw that Timmy looked sad. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. "I'm sorry, mommy. I opened the oven and it was still hot," Timmy said. "It's okay, Timmy. I'm just glad you're safe," his mommy replied. And from then on, Timmy knew to always be careful around the oven. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very little and new. The baby was an infant. The baby's mommy loved the infant very much. + +One day, the mommy put the infant in the bath. She added some water and soap. The baby loved to splash and play in the water. The mommy took a towel and wrapped the baby up. + +The towel was very soft and original. It was the first towel the mommy ever bought for the baby. The mommy hugged the baby and said "I love you". The baby smiled and soaked up all the love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake. One day, she decided to make a cake for her family. She mixed the batter and poured it into the pan. Then, she put it in the oven to bake. + +While the cake was baking, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He saw the whip on the counter and started playing with it. Lily told him to stop, but he didn't listen. Suddenly, he accidentally hit Lily with the whip and she sighed in pain. + +When the cake was done, Lily took it out of the oven. It smelled delicious! She put it on the counter to cool. But then, her little brother came back and knocked the cake onto the floor. Lily was so upset that she cried. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to others and be careful with things that aren't yours. Sometimes, accidents happen and we can't fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his backyard and see all the pretty flowers. One day, Timmy's dad took him to see a hockey game. Timmy thought the players were so big and strong! But, the rink was very smelly because of all the sweaty players. + +After the game, Timmy and his dad went for a walk around the city. They wandered through the park and saw some ducks swimming in the pond. Timmy loved the way they quacked and splashed around. Finally, they went home and Timmy fell asleep dreaming of hockey players and smelly socks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big garden. He loved to play outside and take care of his plants. One day, he went to get his rake to clean up the leaves. But, oh no! The rake was broken! + +The man knew he had to repair the rake so he could clean up the leaves. He got some tools and fixed the rake. It was as good as new! + +After he repaired the rake, he used it to clean up the leaves. The leaves were very thin and crunchy. The man had so much fun playing in the leaves and making big piles to jump in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his ball. He kicked the ball so hard that it went into the neighbor's yard. + +Timmy went to get his ball but he saw that there was a big hole in the ball. The ball had a leak! Timmy was sad because he loved his ball. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my ball has a leak. Can you fix it?" + +His mom said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I can't fix it. But you can be independent and try to fix it yourself. You can stay here and try to fix it or you can go to the store and buy a new ball." Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want to be independent and buy a new ball." So, Timmy went to the store and bought a new ball. He was happy because he could play with his ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet flying in the sky. The jet was very fast and made a lot of noise. A little girl named Lily was scared of the loud jet. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't be afraid, I am here to comfort you." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a man who was very generous. He gave them some candy and toys to play with. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, you are so generous!" + +As they were leaving the park, they heard the loud noise of the jet again. Lily started to get scared, but her mommy held her hand and said, "Don't worry, I am here to comfort you." Lily felt much better and they went home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to go to the park with her mom. But it was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Lily's mom said, "We can't go to the park today, it's too slippery outside." + +Lily was sad and said, "I want to play outside, but I don't want to fall." Her mom thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Let's play a game in the hall instead. We can throw a ball back and forth and see how many times we can catch it without dropping it." + +Lily was excited and they went to the hall to play. They threw the ball back and forth and Lily succeeded in catching it ten times in a row without dropping it. She was so happy and said, "I did it! I caught the ball without dropping it!" Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. You're getting better every day." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. One day, Timmy found a little beetle crawling on the ground. The beetle was harmless and Timmy thought it was very cute. He picked it up and held it in his hand. + +Suddenly, Timmy's big sister came outside and started to yell at him. She was mad because Timmy had taken her toy without asking. Timmy got scared and accidentally dropped the beetle. The beetle scurried away quickly. + +Timmy's sister saw the beetle and thought it was gross. She didn't know that it was harmless. Timmy explained to her that the beetle was just a little bug and it wouldn't hurt her. His sister listened and they both went back inside to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, working in her garden. Mrs. Johnson had colorful flowers and plants that made Lily happy. + +"Hello, Mrs. Johnson!" Lily said. "Your garden is so pretty. I admire it!" + +"Thank you, Lily," Mrs. Johnson said with a smile. "I love to make my garden lively and beautiful." + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came over and said, "Wow, Mrs. Johnson! Your garden is awesome!" + +"Thank you, Tommy," Mrs. Johnson said. "Would you like to help me water the plants?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tommy said together. + +They helped Mrs. Johnson water the plants and had fun playing in the lively garden. From that day on, they always admired their neighbor's beautiful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw an old man with a big bag of cookies. + +Lily asked the old man, "Can I have a cookie, please?" + +The old man replied, "Sure, but be careful not to snap them in half." + +Lily took a cookie and walked away. She was so happy to have a yummy cookie. But then, she tripped and the cookie fell out of her hand. + +The old man came over and said, "See, that's what happens when we're not careful. We must be careful with things that are precious to us." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful with her things. From that day on, she never snapped her cookies and always took good care of her belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. But one day, something strange happened. The water in the pond seemed to be going down and down. Ducky didn't know what was happening. + +Ducky's friend, a frog named Freddy, said that the pond might be sinking. Ducky was scared because he didn't want to sink too. But Freddy said not to worry, because it was just an ordinary sinking and they would be okay. + +Ducky and his friends kept swimming in the pond, even though it seemed like it was getting smaller. But then, the water stopped going down and they all felt relieved. Ducky was happy that he could keep swimming with his friends in their pond. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys all day long. Tim had a lot of friends who were also very playful. They would use their toys to build big towers and then knock them down. + +One day, Tim and his friends went to the park to play. There they saw a group of older kids playing basketball. These kids were called youth. Tim and his friends were curious and wanted to play too. So, they asked the youth if they could join in. + +The youth were happy to let Tim and his friends play. They showed them how to use the ball and taught them some new tricks. Tim and his friends had so much fun playing with the youth. They even made some new friends. From that day on, Tim and his friends would go to the park every day to play with the youth. They were all very happy and playful together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, as she was walking, she saw a baby seal crying by the river. + +"Hello little seal, why are you crying?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my mommy and I don't know where she is," replied the seal. + +"Don't worry, I will help you find her. I am good at solving problems," said Lily. + +So, Lily and the seal went on an adventure to find the mommy seal. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find her anywhere. Just when they were about to give up, Lily noticed a perfect trail of footprints in the sand. + +"Look, seal! These footprints are fresh. This must be your mommy's trail," said Lily. + +They followed the footprints and finally found the mommy seal. She was so happy to be reunited with her baby. The mommy seal thanked Lily for her help and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. + +From that day on, Lily and the seal became best friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her daddy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, it started to rain! + +Lily said, "Oh no, Daddy! We need to go home." + +Daddy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an umbrella. I'm reliable and will keep us dry." + +They walked home together under the umbrella and Daddy kept his promise. They arrived home safe and dry. Lily hugged her daddy and said, "Thank you for being reliable, Daddy!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. Her mom came over and said, "Lily, are you okay?" Lily said, "Ouch, my knee hurts." + +Her mom took her inside and got a needle and thread to stitch up the little cut on her knee. Lily watched as her mom carefully sewed the stitch. She said, "Mom, that tickles!" + +After her mom was done, Lily felt much better. She was so cheerful that she went back outside to play with her friends. From then on, she was more careful when running around, but she knew that if she ever got hurt again, her mom would be there to help her and make her feel better. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to send a letter to her grandma. She asked her mom, "Can we send a mail to grandma?" Her mom said yes and helped her write a letter. Lily wanted to make sure the letter was safe, so she put it in an envelope and sealed it shut. + +After the letter was ready, Lily asked her mom, "Can we go to the post office to request that the letter be sent to grandma?" Her mom said yes and they went to the post office. Lily gave the letter to the postman and said, "Please make sure this letter is safe and goes to my grandma." The postman smiled and promised to take good care of the letter. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called and said she got the letter. She was very happy and told Lily that she loved her very much. Lily was happy too and felt proud that she was able to send a mail to her grandma all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Bob. Bob always felt grumpy because he never had enough muffins to eat. One day, Bob met a friendly bird named Lily. + +"Hello, Lily," said Bob. "Do you know where I can find a muffin?" + +"Yes, I do," said Lily. "I have a muffin in my nest, but you have to hang upside down to get it." + +Bob didn't like the idea of hanging upside down, but he really wanted the muffin. So, he hung upside down and reached for the muffin. + +"Yum, this muffin is delicious!" said Bob, feeling happy for the first time in a long time. + +"See, hanging upside down wasn't so bad," said Lily. + +From that day on, Bob wasn't grumpy anymore. He learned that sometimes you have to try new things to get what you want, even if it means hanging upside down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies and always dreamed of having one. One day, she went to the park and saw a pony that she had never seen before. It was an unknown pony to her. She approached the pony and asked its owner if she could pet it. The owner said yes and Lily was very happy. She raised her hand and gently touched the pony's nose. The pony liked it and Lily felt very proud of herself. From that day on, Lily visited the pony every day and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around her room. One day, she saw a dancer on TV and wanted to be just like her. + +Lily asked her mom if she could go to dance class. Her mom said yes and they went to the studio. The teacher showed them how to load music onto the stereo and they started to dance. + +Lily was having so much fun, but then she saw a dangerous spider on the wall. She screamed and the teacher came to see what was wrong. Lily pointed to the spider and the teacher said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." + +After the spider was gone, Lily continued to dance and felt like a real dancer. She told her mom, "I love dance class, it's so much fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're enjoying it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a blue bird flying in the sky. It was so pretty! Lily wanted to call the bird, so she shouted, "Hey, blue bird!" But the bird didn't hear her. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a worm crawling on the ground. It was a little bit gross, but also kind of interesting. She picked up the worm and held it in her hand. Then she remembered the bird and thought, "Maybe if I show the worm to the bird, it will come down to say hello!" + +Lily held the worm up high and called out, "Look, blue bird! I have a worm!" And just like that, the bird flew down and perched on a nearby branch. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, she always looked for worms to show the blue bird whenever it flew by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy's mom told him to come inside because it was too cold and wet. Timmy didn't want to go inside because he was having too much fun. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to come inside. You'll catch a cold if you stay out in the rain too long." Timmy didn't want to listen to his mom and said, "No, I don't want to come inside. I want to play in the rain." + +But then, Timmy's mom said, "If you don't come inside, I'll have to part you from your raincoat and boots." Timmy didn't want to be parted from his raincoat and boots, so he decided to come inside. Even though he was sad to stop playing in the rain, he knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret hiding place under her bed where she kept her favorite toys. One day, her little brother Jack came into her room and asked her where her toys were. + +Lily didn't want Jack to find her secret hiding place, so she told him that her toys were all dead and she had to throw them away. Jack started to cry and asked Lily why her toys were dead. + +Lily felt bad for making Jack cry, so she decided to show him her secret hiding place. She lifted up her bed and revealed her toys. Jack was so happy and started to play with them. + +But while they were playing, Jack accidentally tore the head off of Lily's favorite doll. Lily was upset, but Jack apologized and promised to be more careful next time. From then on, Lily and Jack played together in her secret hiding place and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sweets and candy. One day, her mom brought home a big box of chocolates. Lily was so excited to eat them all! + +But then, her brother came in and wanted some too. Lily didn't want to share, so she put a label on the box that said "Lily's chocolates". Her brother got upset and said, "That's not fair! I want some too." + +Lily felt bad and decided to share. She gave her brother a piece of chocolate and he said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" Lily was happy that she made her brother happy and they both enjoyed the chocolates together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds flying in the sky. One day, she saw a graceful swan swimming in a pond. She said, "Mommy, look at the pretty bird! It's so graceful!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is very graceful." + +Later that day, Lily's mommy poured herself a glass of wine. Lily asked, "Mommy, what's that red drink?" Her mommy said, "It's called wine, but it's only for grown-ups." Lily nodded and continued to watch the birds outside. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mommy said, "It's time for bed, Lily." Lily replied, "Okay, but can we watch the birds again tomorrow?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can watch the birds every day." And with that, they went to bed, dreaming of the graceful swan they had seen earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's teddy bear's arm came loose and she needed to fix it. + +Lily went to her dad and said, "Daddy, can you bring me some wire to fix my teddy bear's arm?" + +Her dad went to the garage and found some wire. He brought it to Lily and said, "Here you go, Lily. This wire is very tight and strong. It should fix your teddy bear's arm." + +Lily took the wire and carefully wrapped it around her teddy bear's arm. She pulled the wire tight and made sure it was secure. "There, all done!" she said with a smile. + +Her dad looked at her work and said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job fixing your teddy bear's arm. It looks good as new!" Lily was very happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest near her house. One day, while she was walking, she found a treasure hidden behind a tree. She was so happy and excited to find it. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got scared. She turned around and saw a big, scary bear. The bear looked at Lily and said, "What are you doing here? This is my forest!" + +Lily was scared, but she remembered her parents telling her to be brave and kind to others. So, she said to the bear, "I'm sorry, I didn't know this was your forest. I was just exploring. Would you like to share my treasure with me?" + +The bear was surprised by Lily's kindness and agreed to share the treasure with her. They became friends and had many more adventures together in the forest. Lily learned that even when she was scared, she could still be brave and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite thing to do was to make them dance. One day, her brother Max came into her room and demanded that she give him her favorite doll. Lily didn't want to give it to him because she knew he would break it. Max got very angry and started to yell. Lily didn't like it when he was rude to her. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help her with something. She needed Lily to tape some papers together. Lily was happy to help because she loved to be useful. She got the tape and carefully put the papers together. Her mom was very proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and he accidentally broke it. He felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw that he was in trouble. She asked him what happened and Timmy told her that he broke his toy car. His mom was upset but she tried to fix it. Unfortunately, the toy car was too broken and couldn't be fixed. + +Timmy felt very foolish for breaking his favorite toy. He realized that he should have been more careful. He learned a lesson but it was too late. Timmy was very sad that he couldn't play with his toy car anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the ocean and would often go to the beach with his mommy and daddy. One day, while they were at the beach, Timmy saw a big fish in the water. "Mommy, daddy, look!" Timmy shouted, "It's a tuna!" + +His mommy and daddy looked and saw the big fish too. "Wow, Timmy, you're so enthusiastic about the tuna," his mommy said. "Do you want to swim with the tuna?" his daddy asked. + +Timmy was a little scared, but he wanted to be brave. "Yes, I want to swim with the tuna!" he said excitedly. So, Timmy put on his floaties and jumped into the water. He swam towards the tuna and watched it swim gracefully through the water. Timmy was so happy he got to swim with the tuna. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with blocks. He had a big box full of blocks that he could build anything he wanted with. But one day, Timmy's blocks looked dull and boring to him. + +Timmy tried to play with his blocks, but he just couldn't find any joy in them anymore. He started to weep and cry because he didn't know what to do. His mom tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. + +As time went on, Timmy stopped playing with his blocks altogether. He found new toys to play with and forgot all about his old blocks. But one day, Timmy remembered his blocks and went to find them. But when he opened the box, he saw that they were all broken and ruined. Timmy wept again because he knew he could never build with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big oak tree with lots of acorns on the ground. She picked up some acorns and put them in her pocket. + +Suddenly, her friend Timmy came over and said, "Can I borrow some acorns, Lily? I want to feed the squirrels." + +Lily replied, "Sure, you can borrow some. But be careful not to take too many, or the squirrels will get too fat and won't be able to climb the thin branches of the oak tree!" + +Timmy thanked Lily and took a few acorns. They both had fun watching the squirrels climb up the tree and eat the acorns. After a while, they went home happy and tired from playing outside all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, while they were playing hide and seek, Timmy found a door in the ground. He was curious, so he opened it and went inside. + +It was dark underground, but Timmy could see something shiny in the distance. He walked towards it and found a rare treasure. He was so happy and wanted to show his friends. + +When he tried to leave, he realized that the door was locked. He shouted for help and his friends heard him. They came over to the door and asked Timmy what was wrong. + +Timmy explained the situation and his friends tried to open the door. After a few tries, they managed to unlock it and Timmy was able to come out. He showed them the rare treasure and they all celebrated together. From that day on, they always made sure to check if any doors were locked before going inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and read the newspaper with his mommy every morning. One day, Timmy's mommy got sick and couldn't get out of bed. Timmy wanted to help his mommy feel better, so he called his grandma on the phone. + +"Hi grandma, mommy is sick. Can you come over and help us?" Timmy said on the phone. + +"Of course, Timmy. I'll be there soon," grandma replied. + +When grandma arrived, she saw how helpful Timmy was being. He had made his mommy breakfast and brought her the newspaper to read in bed. "You're such a good helper, Timmy," grandma said. + +Timmy was happy to hear that he was being helpful. He smiled and continued to play with his toys while his mommy rested. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always call his grandma if he needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat pears. One day, she went to the market with her mommy to buy some pears. She saw a big, juicy pear and said to her mommy, "Mommy, this pear is very important. Can we buy it?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's buy that pear." After they bought the pear, they went to sit on a bench in the park. Lily took a big bite of the pear, but it was too hard. She said, "Mommy, this pear is not good. It needs to settle for a while." + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. Pears need time to settle and become soft and sweet." They waited for a while and then Lily took another bite. This time, the pear was perfect! Lily said, "Mommy, this pear is so yummy. Thank you for buying it for me." Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you enjoyed it." +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful dragon who lived in the land of the mountains. He was very scary and breathed fire. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the dragon's land. The dragon saw her and wanted to eat her, but Lily was not afraid. She gave the dragon a flower and the dragon accepted it. From that day on, the dragon and Lily became friends and played together in the land of the mountains. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. Her mommy told her she was very flexible because she could bend and stretch her arms and legs in all sorts of ways. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were playing a game, but one of her friends didn't want to play with her. Lily felt sad because she didn't understand why her friend was ignoring her. + +But then, Lily remembered the happy feeling she gets when she dances. So she started to dance and twirl around in the park. Soon, all her friends wanted to join in and they all danced together. Lily felt happy again and forgot all about being ignored. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her tools. She had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench, which she used to fix things around the house. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big, incredible playground. + +Lily ran to the playground and saw a boy who was trying to fix a broken swing. She asked him if he needed help, and he said yes. Lily grabbed her tools and started to fix the swing. The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you! You are incredible!" + +But then, another boy came and complained that Lily was taking too long to fix the swing. Lily explained that she was doing her best and that it takes time to fix things. The boy didn't understand and walked away. + +Lily finished fixing the swing and the first boy thanked her again. Lily smiled and said, "I love using my tools to help people. It makes me feel happy." Her mom overheard the conversation and said, "You are an incredible helper, Lily." Lily beamed with pride and continued to play with her tools. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic by the lake. Lily's mom packed a cooler with sandwiches, juice boxes, and fruit. + +After they ate, Lily and her friends wanted to play in the water. They took off their shoes and socks and waded into the lake. The water was cold and made their toes tingle. Lily's friend splashed her with water and she got all wet. She laughed and said, "I'm all soaked now!" + +As the day went on, the sun started to set and the sky turned wild colors of orange and pink. Lily and her friends dried off and sat by the cooler to watch the sunset. They felt happy and grateful for their fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He went to his bed and saw his pillow. The pillow was soft and fluffy, just like a cloud. Teddy hugged his pillow and closed his eyes. + +After a while, Teddy woke up and saw that it was very gloomy outside. He felt a little scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He decided to crawl under his bed and hide until the sun came back. + +Teddy felt safe under his bed and soon fell asleep again. When he woke up, he saw that the sun was shining and the sky was blue. He crawled out from under his bed and went outside to play with his friends. They had a lot of fun together and Teddy forgot all about the gloomy day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who liked to crawl. The baby's mother was very kind and loved to play with her baby. The mother was very rich and had lots of toys for the baby to play with. + +One day, the baby crawled over to a toy box and found a shiny toy car. The baby was so happy and started to play with it. The mother smiled and watched the baby play. + +As the day went on, the baby crawled around the room and played with all of the toys. The mother was very proud of her baby and loved to watch her crawl and play. The baby was very happy and knew she had the best mother in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and take care of her plants. She had a beautiful flower plant that she watered every day. But one day, Lily started to worry because her plant wasn't growing as tall as the other plants in her garden. + +Lily asked her mommy for help and her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your plant just needs a little more sunshine and water." So, Lily made sure to give her plant lots of sunshine and water every day. And soon enough, her plant started to grow taller and taller. + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself for taking such good care of her plant. She knew that if she kept on taking care of it, her plant would grow even taller and more beautiful. And that's just what happened! +Once upon a time, there was a red zebra. The zebra lived in a big zoo with many other animals. One day, the zebra wanted to go for a walk. The zookeeper said, "Mind where you go, little zebra!" The zebra nodded and went on its way. + +As the zebra walked, it saw a big tree with lots of leaves. It decided to take a rest under the tree. Suddenly, the zebra heard a loud noise. It looked up and saw a monkey swinging in the branches. The monkey saw the zebra and said, "Hello, red zebra!" The zebra was happy to have made a new friend. + +After a while, the zebra got up to leave. The monkey said, "Come back soon, red zebra!" The zebra nodded and went back to the zoo. When it got back, the zookeeper said, "Did you have a good walk, little zebra?" The zebra nodded and went to sleep, dreaming of its new friend, the monkey. +One sunny day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. "Mommy, can I slide down the slide?" he asked. + +"Sure, Timmy," his mom said. "But be careful." + +Timmy climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +As he was playing, he saw a nosy snake slithering towards him. "Mommy, look! A snake!" he shouted. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," his mom said. "Just stay away from it." + +Timmy watched the snake go by and continued to play on the slide. He had a great day at the park with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny saw his friend Sally writing something on a piece of paper. + +"What are you writing, Sally?" Benny asked. + +"I'm writing a question for our teacher," Sally replied. + +"What's a question?" Benny asked. + +"A question is when you want to know something and you ask it," Sally explained. + +"Oh, I see," Benny said. "Can I write a question too?" + +"Of course! What do you want to ask?" Sally asked. + +Benny thought for a moment and then wrote, "Why do bees like honey?" Sally smiled and said, "That's a great question, Benny!" +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park and saw a big laser shining in the sky. He got scared and started to yell for help. + +Suddenly, a friendly cat named Mittens appeared and asked Spot what was wrong. Spot explained that he was scared of the laser and Mittens told him not to worry because it was just a toy. They played together and had so much fun that Spot wasn't lonely anymore. + +From that day on, Spot and Mittens became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. Spot never forgot the time he was scared of the laser, but he was glad he had Mittens to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and her hair was all white. She lived in a small house near a river. One day, it rained a lot and the river overflowed. The water came into her house and everything got wet. + +The old lady was very sad because she had nowhere to go. She went to her neighbor's house and asked for help. The neighbor was a young girl who was very kind. She said, "Don't worry, I will help you. Let's tie some ropes around your furniture and we will take them to my house." + +The old lady was very happy and said, "Thank you, dear. You are very kind." They tied the ropes around the furniture and carried them to the neighbor's house. The old lady stayed there for a few days until the water went down. She was very grateful to her neighbor and said, "You are a very good friend. Even though you are young, you are very wise." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, it started to rain and the water kept coming down and down. Soon, the rain made a big flood and the water came into Lily's house. + +Lily and her family tried to stop the water, but it was too strong. They had to leave their home and go to a safe place. Lily was sad because she had to leave her toys and her bed behind. + +As they walked to the safe place, Lily looked up at the sky and observed the light of the sun trying to shine through the clouds. She felt a little better, but she still missed her home. + +When they returned to their house, it was very damaged and they couldn't live there anymore. Lily felt sad and cried. She wished that the flood never happened and that they could go back to their happy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, they found a big rock and decided to split it in half with a hammer. They were very careful and everyone stayed safe. + +Later that day, Lily's mom had to go to work and Lily started to worry. She didn't want her mom to leave. But her mom told her that she would be back soon and that Lily was safe at home with her dad. Lily felt better and played with her toys until her mom came back. + +At bedtime, Lily's dad read her a story and tucked her in. She felt very safe and happy. As she drifted off to sleep, she thought about how much fun she had with her friends and how she didn't have to worry because her mom and dad were there to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play hide and seek. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when she found a trumpet in the bushes. "Look, Jack! I found a trumpet!" she exclaimed, holding it up for him to see. + +Jack's eyes widened as he said, "Wow, Lily! That trumpet is so wide! I bet it makes a loud noise." + +Lily giggled and replied, "Let's try it out!" She put the trumpet to her lips and blew as hard as she could. But instead of making a loud noise, the trumpet revealed a secret door in the ground. + +"Whoa! What's that?" Jack asked, pointing at the door. + +Lily smiled and said, "I think we just found a secret hideout!" And with that, they climbed down the ladder and explored the mysterious underground world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her family was going on a vacation to the beach. Lily loved the beach, but her brother Jack was miserable because he didn't like sand. + +One day, Lily and Jack were playing in the sand when Jack said, "I don't want to be here. This is a miserable vacation." Lily didn't understand why Jack was unhappy. She said, "Why don't you like the beach? It's so much fun!" Jack replied, "I just don't like sand. It's too messy." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I accept that you don't like sand, but we can still have fun together. Let's go play in the water!" Jack smiled and they ran into the ocean together. They splashed and played and had a great time. Jack realized that even though he didn't like the sand, he could still enjoy the vacation with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she could use to pick up things. One day, Ellie was walking in the jungle when she met a little monkey named Max. + +"Hello, Ellie!" said Max. "Welcome to the jungle." + +"Thank you, Max," said Ellie. "I'm looking for something to eat. Do you know where I can find some food?" + +Max thought for a moment and then said, "There's a tree over there with some mild fruit. You can eat that." + +"Thank you, Max," said Ellie. "You're very kind. Would you like to come with me and share the fruit?" + +Max nodded his head and climbed up onto Ellie's trunk. Together, they walked to the tree and ate the mild fruit. They had a great time together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, he found a charming ladybug crawling on a leaf. He thought it was so pretty and wanted to keep it as a pet. + +But then, his big sister came outside and started to tease him. She said the bug was gross and he shouldn't touch it. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He didn't want to let the bug go, but he also didn't want his sister to be mean to him. + +In the end, Timmy decided to let the ladybug go free. He realized that it was better to be kind and let the bug be happy in nature. His sister saw how nice he was being and apologized for teasing him. Timmy felt happy and proud of himself for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved shiny things, especially gold. One day, she found a shiny gold coin on the street. She was so happy and played with it all day long. + +But the next day, Lily's friend came to play with her. They wanted to play with the gold coin, but Lily didn't want to share it. She wanted to keep it all to herself. Her friend felt sad and left. + +Lily felt lonely and realized that it was not fun to play alone. She also felt bad for not sharing with her friend. She knew she had to resist the urge to keep the gold coin and share it with her friend. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is not boring, but it is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a big house. They were very wealthy and had lots of toys to play with. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the bush. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they arrived at the bush. + +The family got out of the car and started exploring. They saw lots of trees and animals. They even saw a big elephant! They had so much fun in the bush. When it was time to go back home, they packed up their things and got in the car again. They drove for a long time until they arrived back at their big house. + +The family was happy to be home, but they would never forget their adventure in the bush. They talked about it for days and days, and even showed their friends pictures of the animals they saw. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane that was building a tall building. The crane was very tall and had a long arm that could pick up heavy things. One day, a little boy came to watch the crane work. He thought it was very cool. + +The crane driver saw the little boy and said, "Hello there! Do you want to come up and see the view from the crane?" The little boy was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +But then the crane driver saw that the little boy had a toy car in his hand. He said, "Oh no! You can't bring that toy car up here. It's not safe." The little boy was sad and said, "But it's my favorite toy car. Can't I just hold it?" + +The crane driver thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but you have to promise to hold it very tightly and not let go. If you drop it, it could fall and hurt someone." The little boy promised to be careful and they went up in the crane. The view was amazing! The little boy loved seeing everything from up high. + +But then, the little boy accidentally dropped his toy car. It fell all the way down and hit the ground with a loud noise. The crane driver had to stop working and make sure nobody was hurt. He was very upset with the little boy and said, "I told you to be careful! Now we have to stop working and make sure nobody got hurt. That's why it's important to listen to me and do what I say." + +The little boy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to drop my toy car. It's just that this crane is so different from anything I've ever seen before." The crane driver smiled and said, "Yes, it is different. But that's what makes it special. We just have to be careful when we're up here." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a funny bed that looked like a race car. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars on his bed. One day, Timmy's mom came to his room to discuss what they were going to do that day. Timmy was excited to go to the park and play on the swings. They had so much fun together! When it was time for bed, Timmy couldn't wait to jump into his race car bed and dream about all the fun he had that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at the stars in the sky. Every night, she would go outside and stare up at the twinkling stars. + +One night, Lily noticed that one of the stars was getting brighter and brighter. She wondered what was happening. The next night, the star was so bright that it seemed like it was going to disappear. + +Lily asked her mom what was happening to the star. Her mom said that sometimes stars fall from the sky and disappear. Lily was sad because she loved looking at that star. + +But the next night, Lily saw something amazing. The star that had disappeared was now available again! It had fallen to the ground and become a beautiful crystal that shone in the moonlight. Lily was so happy to have the star back, even though it was in a different form. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It was very loud and made a lot of noise. The boat had many people on it and they were all very happy. They were going on a trip to a faraway island. + +After many hours, the boat finally arrived at the island. The people were so excited to explore and have fun. They got off the boat and started to walk around. + +Suddenly, they saw a big hole in the ground. It was very deep and dark. One of the people accidentally dropped their toy and it sank to the bottom of the hole. They were sad, but they knew they could always get another toy. + +The people had a great time on the island and when it was time to go back home, they got back on the boat. They were tired but happy. As they sailed back, they looked at the beautiful sunset and knew they would never forget their adventure on the island. +Once upon a time, yesterday, there was a nosy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to watch everything that was happening in the neighborhood. One day, Mittens saw a little girl looking lost. Mittens recommended that the little girl go to the park to find her mommy. The little girl followed Mittens to the park and there she found her mommy. The mommy was so happy to find her little girl that she gave Mittens a big hug. From that day on, Mittens was not so nosy anymore, but had found a new friend in the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, he found a thin log on the ground and decided to play on it. He loved to run back and forth on the log and include his friends in his game. + +But, Timmy didn't know that the log was rotten and weak. One day, as he was running on the log with his friends, it broke and Timmy fell into the water. His friends tried to save him, but they couldn't. Timmy didn't know how to swim and he drowned. + +From that day on, Timmy's friends were sad and missed him very much. They learned an important lesson to always be careful and check things before playing on them. They never forgot about their friend Timmy and the thin log that caused his death. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. He had a bright yellow ball that he would throw up in the air and catch. One day, Timmy's ball went into a puddle of mud. Timmy was sad because his ball was dirty. He decided to clean it with soap and water. After he cleaned his ball, he felt happy again. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend told him a joke that made Timmy laugh. The joke was about a silly monkey who liked to eat bananas. Timmy thought it was the funniest joke he had ever heard. He told the joke to his mom and dad at dinner time. They laughed too! + +After dinner, Timmy went to bed with his bright yellow ball. He was happy that it was clean and that he had heard a funny joke. He fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to class and learning new things. One day, her teacher asked the class to bring in their favorite toy to show everyone. + +Lily brought in her teddy bear named Brownie. During recess, Lily's friend Timmy asked to play with Brownie. Lily said, "Sure, but please be careful and don't squeeze him too hard." + +Timmy played with Brownie and had so much fun that he forgot to be careful. He squeezed Brownie too hard and his arm fell off. Lily was sad and upset. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. But it's important to be careful and not play too fast. You can always fix Brownie's arm and still love him just the same." + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of the things you love and to be careful when playing. She also learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that they can always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she was drawing a picture of a furry cat. Her mom came in and said, "That's a beautiful drawing, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" Suddenly, her little brother came in and tried to grab her crayons. Lily said, "No, no, no! Those are mine!" + +Her brother got mad and kicked her drawing. Lily started to cry because she worked so hard on it. Her mom came over and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it together." + +Lily felt better and said, "Okay, Mommy." They worked together to fix the drawing and it looked even better than before. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you!" + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." And they hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. He liked to sleep all day and didn't like to move around too much. One day, Tom's owner wanted to travel to a new place and asked Tom to come along. But Tom didn't want to go, he just wanted to sleep. + +Tom's owner tried to convince him to come by giving him a treat, but Tom still didn't want to go. Finally, Tom's owner got upset and accidentally knocked over a vase, causing a big mess. Tom realized that he needed to help clean up the tip and decided to come along on the trip to make it up to his owner. + +During the trip, Tom saw many new things and even caught a mouse. He realized that traveling wasn't so bad after all and that he could have fun outside of his lazy habits. When they returned home, Tom's owner was happy that he came along and forgave him for being lazy before. From then on, Tom was more willing to go on adventures and explore new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car and her doll. One day, Lily's friend, Tommy, came over to play. Tommy wanted to play with Lily's toy car, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Tommy said, "Please, Lily, can you lend me your toy car? I promise to take good care of it." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but only for a little while." + +Tommy was so happy and played with the toy car for a long time. After a while, they both got hungry and went to the kitchen to get a snack. While they were eating, they saw a flame coming from the stove. + +Lily's mom quickly put out the flame and told them to stay away from the stove. Lily and Tommy were scared but happy that they were safe. They both hugged each other and said, "We are lucky that we are safe and that we have each other." + +They both went back to playing with the toy car, and Lily felt happy that she could lend her toy to her friend. The sun started to set, and Tommy had to go home. Lily said goodbye and watched as Tommy walked away. She went back inside and saw the orange sunset outside her window. She smiled and felt happy that she had a good day with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Sam. Sam was cool because he had lots of colors on his body. One day, Sam met a bird named Tim. Tim wanted to eat Sam, but Sam didn't want to be eaten. Sam tried to resist Tim, but Tim was too strong. + +Sam was scared, but he had an idea. He turned into a butterfly! Tim was surprised and didn't want to eat Sam anymore. Sam was happy that he could resist Tim and become a butterfly. From then on, Sam flew around and enjoyed his new life as a cool butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very naughty. He liked to pull his sister's hair and break his toys. One day, Timmy's mom told him that if he didn't stop being naughty, he wouldn't get what he wished for. + +Timmy wished for a new bike. He wanted it very much. But he remained naughty and didn't listen to his mom. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. There, he saw a boy riding a brand new bike. Timmy felt sad because he knew he wouldn't get a bike if he remained naughty. + +Timmy decided to be a good boy from that day on. He listened to his mom and helped his sister. He remained good for a long time. And one day, his mom surprised him with a new bike. Timmy was very happy and promised to never be naughty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a festival. Lily was so excited! She had never been to a festival before. + +When they got there, Lily saw lots of people and heard music playing. She saw lots of yummy food and fun games to play. But, Lily noticed that the park was very dirty. There was trash everywhere! + +Lily wanted to help clean up the park. She asked her mom for a trash bag and started picking up the litter. Her friends saw what she was doing and joined in too. Together, they made the park lovely and clean. Lily was so proud of herself for helping out. She had a great time at the festival, and knew that she made a difference by cleaning up the park. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together every day. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy van. It was very expensive and Timmy was very happy. + +Tommy saw the van and said, "Wow, that's a cool van! Can I play with it too?" + +Timmy thought about it and said, "Of course, we can share it and play with it together!" + +From that day on, Timmy and Tommy played with the van together and had even more fun than before. They learned that sharing and uniting was better than keeping things to themselves. + +The moral of the story is that sharing and being kind to others makes us happy and helps us make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. One day, he decided to have a meeting with all his animal friends. He wanted to serve them honey and berries, so they could have a good time together. + +The bear made sure that everyone was comfortable and had a place to sit. He even brought some soft cushions for his friends to rest on. They all enjoyed the delicious treats and had a lot of fun playing games. + +At the end of the meeting, the bear felt happy that he could serve his friends and make them feel comfortable. He realized that being kind to others is important, and he promised to have another meeting soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. Ollie lived in a big river with his family. One day, Ollie decided to wander away from his family to explore. + +As he was wandering, he saw an amazing sight! There were big, colorful fish swimming in the river. Ollie had never seen anything like it before. He was so amazed that he couldn't stop staring. + +Suddenly, Ollie heard his family calling for him. He quickly swam back to them. They were happy to see him and asked where he had been. Ollie told them about the amazing fish he saw while he was wandering. His family was impressed and proud of him for being so brave. From then on, Ollie always remembered to stick with his family, but he also loved to wander and explore new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum because it tasted sweet. One day, she was chewing her gum and accidentally swallowed it. + +Lily was worried that the gum would make her sick, but her mom told her not to worry. She said the gum would settle in her tummy and come out in her poop. + +Lily felt easy again after hearing that. She knew everything would be okay. From then on, she made sure to be careful when chewing her gum, so she wouldn't swallow it again. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big castle. The castle was very wide and had many rooms. The king was very rich and had many toys to play with. But he was not happy because he was always wanting more. + +One day, the king saw a toy that he really wanted. He asked his helper to bring it to him, but the helper said no. The king tried to take the toy by force, but the helper resisted and said no again. + +The king was very angry and wanted to punish the helper. But then he realized that he was wrong. He learned that it is not good to always want more and to be greedy. He apologized to the helper and promised to be a better king. From that day on, he was happy with what he had and never wanted more than he needed. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. It was so big that it reached up to the sky. One day, a little girl went up the hill to play. She saw something unusual at the top. It was a tree that shook when the wind blew. The little girl thought it was funny and she laughed. She shook the tree too and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to the unusual tree and promised to come back and shake it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond and swim with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big, scary cat near the pond. Ducky knew he had to be careful. + +The next day, Ducky went for a jog around the pond. He saw the big, scary cat again, but this time he wasn't scared. Ducky remembered that he had seen a big, mild-mannered dog in the park. Ducky knew that the dog would help him. + +Ducky ran as fast as he could to the park and found the big, mild-mannered dog. The dog followed Ducky back to the pond and scared the big, scary cat away. Ducky was so happy that he had made a new friend and saved the day. From that day on, Ducky and the big, mild-mannered dog were the best of friends and they always went for jogs around the pond together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she saw a bottle on the floor. It looked like it was full of juice, but it was actually fake. + +Lily wanted to poke the bottle with her finger, but her mommy told her not to. "Poking things can be dangerous," she said. Lily listened to her mommy and didn't poke the bottle. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy gave her a real bottle of juice. Lily was so happy and drank it all up. She realized that it's important to be careful and listen to grown-ups. The moral of the story is to always be safe and not poke things that could hurt you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, her mom told her they had to delay going to the park because they had to finish some chores first. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +While they were doing the chores, Lily accidentally spilled some paint on her skin. She was upset because she thought her skin was ruined. Her mom told her that it was okay and that they could wash it off with soap and water. + +After they finished the chores, they finally went to the park. Lily saw a little boy who looked sad because he didn't have any toys to play with. Lily remembered how sad she felt when they had to delay going to the park and decided to share her toys with the boy. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for being kind. Lily felt happy too and learned that sometimes it's good to delay our own happiness to make someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. + +Lily's mom said, "Do you want to try the slide, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +She climbed up the ladder and sat at the top of the slide. She felt a little scared, but her mom said, "It's easy, just sit and rock back and forth." + +Lily did what her mom said and soon she was sliding down the slide with a big smile on her face! She loved it so much that she went down the slide again and again. + +From that day on, every time she went to the park, she would run straight to the slide and rock back and forth until she slid down. It was her favorite thing to do! +Once upon a time, there was a mother who loved to bake cookies. She always made them with love and care, but sometimes they turned out sour. One day, she decided to try a new recipe that she found online. + +As she mixed the ingredients together, she noticed that the dough was getting bigger and bigger. She thought it was strange but didn't pay much attention to it. She put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. + +When she opened the oven, she was surprised to see that the cookies had shrunk! They were tiny and cute, like little buttons. She couldn't believe it! She tasted one and to her surprise, they were the best cookies she had ever made. + +From that day on, she always used that recipe and her cookies never turned out sour again. She was happy that she tried something new and learned a valuable lesson: sometimes things that seem strange can turn out to be wonderful surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved doing yoga with her mommy. They would stretch and move their bodies in funny ways. Lily thought it was so much fun. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to a yoga class with some other grown-ups. Lily saw a lady who looked very crazy. She had wild hair and was wearing bright clothes. Lily didn't recognize her. + +The class started and the lady led them in some yoga poses. Lily tried her best to copy her mommy and the other grown-ups. But then, the crazy lady started doing something very strange. She started jumping and spinning around. Lily got scared and started crying. + +Her mommy took her home and tried to make her feel better. But Lily was too upset. She didn't want to do yoga anymore. The bad ending was that Lily never went to another yoga class again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They had so much fun playing on the swings and slides. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mommy told her it was time to go home. But Lily made a request to stay a little longer. She wanted to play just a little bit more. Her mommy said okay, but only for a few more minutes. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily and her mommy ran to find shelter under a big tree. But the tree was struck by lightning and caught on fire. Lily's mommy tried to save her, but it was too late. The fire was too strong and everything was destroyed. Poor Lily was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with all his fish friends. One day, Nemo went on an adventure to find a treasure. He swam and swam until he found a big, scary shark. The shark looked very hungry and Nemo was scared. + +Nemo remembered what his mommy fish had told him. She said, "If you ever see a shark, swim away as fast as you can!" So, Nemo swam as fast as he could and he didn't look back. He swam and swam until he found a treasure chest full of shiny jewels. + +Nemo was so happy he found the treasure, but he felt miserable when he remembered the scary shark. He knew he had to be careful next time he went on an adventure. From then on, Nemo always remembered to be careful and watch out for sharks. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand and collect shells. One day, he found a big, shiny shell that he wanted to keep for his collection. + +But when he tried to crawl inside, he realized that there was a hermit crab already living inside. Timmy was sad because he really wanted that shell. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Sally the seagull. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy explained the situation and said, "I wish I had a shell like that." + +Sally said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can supply you with a shell. I found a dead one earlier today that would be perfect for you." Timmy was so happy and thanked Sally for her help. From then on, Timmy and Sally were the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a big giant. He lived in a big castle on top of a hill. The giant was very strong and could lift heavy things. One day, the giant went to the village to buy some food. When he got there, he saw a little girl. She was very shy and didn't want to talk to the giant. + +The giant wanted to be friends with the little girl, so he said, "Hi, my name is George. What's your name?" The little girl was surprised that the giant was so nice, so she told him her name was Lily. They became good friends and went to the market together. + +At the market, the giant wanted to buy some apples, but he was too embarrassed to ask the seller. Lily saw that the giant was feeling embarrassed, so she asked the seller for him. The giant was very happy that Lily helped him and gave her some apples as a thank you. From that day on, the giant and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and sleep in her cozy bed. One day, Mittens' friend, a dog named Max, came to visit her. Max said, "Mittens, can you help me? My cable is broken and I don't know how to fix it." Mittens replied, "Of course, Max! I will support you and help you fix your cable." + +Mittens and Max went to Max's house and saw that the cable was tangled. Mittens used her paws to untangle the cable while Max watched. Max said, "Thank you, Mittens! You are such a good friend." Mittens replied, "No problem, Max. I am always happy to help my friends." + +After they fixed the cable, Max and Mittens played together and had fun. Mittens was happy to have helped her friend and Max was grateful for Mittens' support. From that day on, Max and Mittens became even better friends and always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, Mittens got very sleepy and started to yawn. She knew it was time for a nap. + +Mittens went to her favorite spot on the high carpet and curled up into a ball. She closed her eyes and started to dream about chasing birds and eating fish. + +After a while, Mittens woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play again. She stretched her paws and jumped off the high carpet. Mittens ran around the house, chasing her toys and having fun. But soon enough, she got tired again and went back to her cozy spot on the carpet to take another nap. +Lily and Tom were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They had pasta and sauce. Lily liked sauce, but Tom did not. He said sauce was bad and made faces. + +"Tom, you have to eat your sauce. It is good for you," Mom said. + +"No, I don't want sauce. I want cheese," Tom said. + +"Cheese is good, but you can have cheese and sauce. They go well together," Dad said. + +"No, no, no. Sauce is yucky. I only want cheese," Tom said. + +Lily looked at Tom and shook her head. She thought Tom was silly. She liked sauce and cheese. She ate her pasta and sauce and said, "Mmm, this is yummy. Thank you, Mom and Dad." + +Mom and Dad smiled at Lily. They were proud of her. They wished Tom would accept sauce and try new things. They said, "Lily, you are a good eater. You can have a cookie for dessert." + +Tom heard that and felt sad. He wanted a cookie too. He looked at his plate and saw his pasta and sauce. He thought maybe sauce was not so bad. He decided to give it a try. He took a small bite and said, "Hmm, this is not bad. It is kind of sweet and tangy." + +Mom and Dad were happy to hear that. They said, "That's great, Tom. We are glad you like sauce. You can have a cookie too." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad." They finished their lunch and had cookies. They learned that sauce was not bad and that it was good to accept new things. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to help her mom in the garden. She put on her hat and boots and followed her mom outside. Mom gave her a small basket and told her to pick some squash for dinner. Lily nodded and ran to the squash patch. + +She saw many big and small squash in different colors. She picked a yellow one, a green one, and a striped one. She put them in her basket and felt very proud. She decided to wander around the garden and see what else she could find. + +She saw some flowers, some bees, some birds, and some bugs. She smelled the flowers and watched the bees and birds. She was careful not to touch the bugs. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She wondered what was inside. She walked closer and peeked inside. + +She saw a pair of bright eyes and a furry face. It was a raccoon! Lily gasped and dropped her basket. The raccoon looked at her and smiled. He picked up a squash and offered it to her. Lily was scared and curious. She reached out and took the squash. The raccoon nodded and winked. He seemed friendly and wise. + +Lily smiled and thanked him. She asked him his name. He said it was Rocky. He asked her hers. She said it was Lily. They became friends and talked for a while. They shared the squash and some nuts. Lily learned a lot from Rocky. He told her about the tree, the animals, and the seasons. He also told her some jokes and stories. + +Lily had a lot of fun with Rocky. She forgot about the time and the dinner. She heard her mom calling her name. She realized it was getting dark. She said goodbye to Rocky and promised to visit him again. She picked up her basket and ran to her mom. She hugged her and showed her the squash. She also told her about Rocky. Mom smiled and listened. She was glad Lily had a good time. She also told her to be careful and not wander too far. Lily nodded and agreed. She was happy and hungry. She and mom went inside and cooked the squash. They ate it with bread and butter. It was delicious. Lily thought it was the best squash ever. She also thought Rocky was the best friend ever. She hoped to see him again soon. She went to bed and dreamed of the garden and the raccoon. She was a lucky girl. The end. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big white bird on a tree. It had a long neck and a yellow beak. It was a swan. + +"Wow, look at the swan!" Anna said. "It is so pretty and white!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "Do you think it can sing?" + +"I don't know. Let's ask it!" Anna said. + +They walked closer to the tree and said hello to the swan. The swan looked at them and nodded. + +"Hello, swan!" Anna said. "Can you sing for us?" + +The swan opened its beak and made a loud honk. Anna and Ben covered their ears. + +"That is not singing!" Ben said. "That is noise!" + +The swan felt sad and hurt. It flew away from the tree and went to the pond. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the swan. They realized they were rude and mean. + +"Wait, swan!" Anna said. "We are sorry! We did not mean to hurt you!" + +"Yes, we are sorry!" Ben said. "We just wanted to hear your voice!" + +They ran after the swan and reached the pond. They saw the swan swimming with other swans. They all honked together. + +"Swan, please come back!" Anna said. "We want to be your friends!" + +The swan heard them and came back to the shore. It looked at them and nodded again. + +"Hello, swan!" Ben said. "We are sorry for what we said. You have a beautiful voice!" + +"Yes, you do!" Anna said. "You and your friends sound like music!" + +The swan smiled and honked softly. Anna and Ben smiled and clapped. + +"Thank you, swan!" Anna said. "Can we sing with you?" + +The swan nodded and honked again. Anna and Ben tried to honk too. They sounded funny, but they had fun. + +They learned that everyone has a different voice, and that they should respect and appreciate it. They also learned that singing is not only about the sound, but also about the feeling. They became friends with the swan and sang together. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their big house. They had many toys and books and clothes, because their parents were wealthy. They also had a nice nanny who took care of them when their parents were busy. + +One day, their nanny brought them a new lamp for their bedroom. It was a shiny lamp with a blue shade and a funny shape. Ben and Lily were curious and excited. They wanted to see how the lamp worked. + +"Can we turn it on, nanny?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, my dears. But be careful, it's not a normal lamp. It's a magic lamp!" the nanny said. + +"A magic lamp? What does it do?" Lily wondered. + +"Well, it can grant you three wishes. But you have to be very careful what you wish for, because you can't change your mind later. And you have to share the wishes with your brother or sister, because the lamp only works for twins," the nanny explained. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They thought about what they could wish for. They already had everything they wanted, but maybe they could wish for something more. + +"I wish for a pony!" Ben said. + +"I wish for a dollhouse!" Lily said. + +The lamp made a loud noise and a bright light. Then, in front of them, appeared a pony and a dollhouse. Ben and Lily were amazed and happy. They ran to hug their new toys. + +"Wow, thank you, lamp!" they said. + +"You're welcome, children. But remember, you only have one wish left. Choose wisely," the lamp said. + +Ben and Lily thought hard. They looked at their pony and their dollhouse. They looked at their nanny and their big house. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"We have one more wish, lamp," Ben said. + +"Yes, what is it?" the lamp asked. + +"We wish for you to be happy and free," Lily said. + +The lamp was silent for a moment. Then, it made a soft sound and a warm light. It thanked Ben and Lily for their kindness and generosity. It told them that they had accepted the true magic of the lamp, which was not to wish for more, but to be grateful for what they had. Then, it flew away, leaving behind a trail of sparkles. + +Ben and Lily waved goodbye to the lamp. They hugged their nanny and thanked her for the gift. They played with their pony and their dollhouse. They were happy and content. They had learned a valuable lesson. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, apples and juice in a basket. They also took a ball and a kite. + +They walked to the park with their mom. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. They ate some food and drank some juice. They were very happy. + +"Can we play with the ball and the kite now, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but stay close to me and don't go too far," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the open field with the ball and the kite. They threw the ball to each other and tried to fly the kite. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. It barked loudly and showed its teeth. It wanted the ball and the kite. Tom and Lily were very scared. They dropped the ball and the kite and ran back to mom. + +"Help, mom, help!" they cried. + +Mom heard them and saw the dog. She got up and ran to them. She hugged them and tried to calm them down. + +"Are you okay, my darlings? Did the dog hurt you?" she asked. + +"No, mom, but it took our ball and our kite," Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, honey, but we can't get them back. The dog is too big and mean. We have to leave them," mom said. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They liked their ball and their kite. They wanted to play with them more. They looked at the dog, who was chewing the ball and tearing the kite. They felt angry and afraid. + +They packed the rest of the food and the blanket in the basket. They left the park with mom. They did not have a picnic anymore. They were not glad. They wished they never decided to have a picnic. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They can build many things with blocks. They can build houses, cars, towers, and animals. One day, they want to build something new. + +"What can we build today?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I know! Let's build a piano!" Ben says. + +"A piano? What is a piano?" Anna asks. + +"A piano is a big thing that makes music. You hit the keys and it makes sounds. Like this: ding, dong, ding!" Ben says. + +"Wow, that sounds fun! How do we build a piano?" Anna asks. + +"We need a lot of blocks. And some paper. And some crayons. Come on, let's go!" Ben says. + +They run to the toy box and take out many blocks. They find some paper and some crayons. They start to build a piano. They make a big rectangle with blocks. They put paper on top of it. They draw some keys with crayons. They make some pedals with more blocks. They are very fast. + +"Look, we made a piano!" Ben says. + +"Yay, we did it!" Anna says. + +They take turns to hit the keys and make music. They sing and dance. They have a lot of fun. + +The end. +Lily and Mom are going on a trip. They are very happy. They pack their bags and toys. Mom says, "We need our passports to go on the plane. Do you know where your passport is, Lily?" + +Lily thinks hard. She remembers she played with her passport yesterday. She made it into a hat and a fan. She says, "I think it is in my room, Mom. I will go and get it." + +Lily runs to her room. She looks for her passport. She sees it on the floor. It is dirty and wrinkled. Lily feels bad. She says, "Oh no, my passport is not clean. Mom will be mad at me." + +Lily takes her passport and runs to the bathroom. She turns on the tap and puts her passport under the water. She rubs it with soap. She thinks she is making it clean. She says, "There, now my passport is fine." + +Lily runs back to Mom. She shows her passport. Mom sees it is wet and torn. Mom is shocked. She says, "Lily, what did you do to your passport? You can't clean it with water and soap. You ruined it. Now we can't go on the trip." + +Lily feels sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to make it clean. I didn't know it was bad." + +Mom hugs Lily. She says, "It's okay, Lily. I know you didn't mean to. But passports are very important. They are like your name and your picture. You have to keep them safe and dry. Maybe we can get a new passport for you. But we have to wait. We can't go on the trip today." + +Lily cries. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to go on the trip with you. I love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Lily. Don't worry. We will go on the trip another day. We will have fun then. But for now, let's dry your passport and put it in a safe place. And next time, don't clean it with water and soap, okay?" + +Lily says, "Okay, Mom. I will be careful with my passport. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a good girl. Come on, let's go and have some cookies. Maybe we can read a book about the place we want to visit. How does that sound?" + +Lily says, "That sounds good, Mom. I like cookies and books. And I like you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I like you too, Lily. You're my sweet girl." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the yard. They had a big box of wood that they used to make things. One day, they decided to make a house for their toy dog, Spot. + +"Spot needs a house to sleep in," Tom said. "We can use the wood to make it." + +"Good idea," Lily said. "But we need a door and a window too." + +They worked hard to nail the wood together and make a house. They cut out a door and a window with a saw. They painted the house red and blue. + +"Spot will love his house," Tom said. "Let's mail it to him." + +"How do we mail it?" Lily asked. "It is too big for the mailbox." + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw their dad's car in the driveway. He had an idea. + +"Let's put it in the car," he said. "Dad can mail it when he goes to work." + +They dragged the house to the car and opened the trunk. They pushed the house inside. It was a tight fit, but they managed to close the trunk. + +"There," Tom said. "We mailed it." + +They ran back to the yard and played with their other toys. They were very proud of their house. + +The next morning, their dad was ready to go to work. He got in the car and started the engine. He heard a strange noise from the trunk. He got out and opened it. He was surprised to see a wooden house with a toy dog inside. + +"What is this?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily came running. They saw their dad and the house. + +"Dad, we mailed Spot a house," Tom said. + +"We made it with the wood," Lily said. + +Their dad smiled. He was not angry. He was amused. + +"You mailed it, huh?" he said. "That's very creative. But you know, mailing means sending something with a stamp and a letter. You can't mail something in the car." + +Tom and Lily looked confused. They did not know what a stamp and a letter were. + +"Can we show you?" their dad asked. + +They nodded. Their dad took them inside and showed them how to mail a letter. He gave them some paper and crayons and let them write a letter to Spot. He helped them put a stamp on the envelope and write the address. He took them to the mailbox and let them put the letter inside. + +"That's how you mail something," he said. "Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They were happy. + +"Can we mail Spot his house too?" Tom asked. + +Their dad laughed. He said no. He said the house was too big and heavy to mail. He said they could keep the house in the yard and play with Spot there. + +Tom and Lily agreed. They liked that idea. They thanked their dad and hugged him. They ran back to the yard and played with Spot and his house. They were not lazy. They were smart and fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But I need to zip my coat. It is cool today." + +Ben zips his coat. Lily waits for him. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They go fast. They laugh. + +Lily goes down again. She sees a leaf on the slide. She tries to move it. But she can't. She slides over the leaf. She loses her balance. She falls off the slide. She lands on the grass. + +"Ow!" Lily says. "That hurt!" + +Ben sees Lily fall. He runs to her. He helps her up. He hugs her. + +"Are you OK?" Ben asks. "I'm sorry you fell." + +"I'm OK," Lily says. "But I don't like the leaf. It made me fall." + +"Me neither," Ben says. "Let's throw it away." + +They pick up the leaf. They throw it in the trash. They go back to the slide. They are careful. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Ben. Ben said, "Wow, that is a long worm. Can I hold it?" + +Lily said, "No, it is mine. You can find your own worm." She put the worm in her pocket and ran away. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to play with the worm too. He looked around and saw a pie on the window sill. It was a cherry pie that Mom had made. It smelled good and looked red and juicy. + +Ben had an idea. He ran to the window and said, "Mom, can I have some pie?" + +Mom looked at Ben and smiled. She said, "Sure, you can have some pie. But first, you have to wash your hands. They are dirty from the garden." + +Ben nodded and went to the sink. He washed his hands with soap and water. He dried them with a towel. He was ready for some pie. + +Mom cut a slice of pie and put it on a plate. She gave it to Ben and said, "Here you go. Enjoy your pie." + +Ben took the plate and thanked Mom. He was happy. He went to the garden and looked for Lily. He saw her sitting under a tree. She was pale and quiet. She had the worm in her hand. + +Ben said, "Hi, Lily. Do you want some pie? I have a big slice. It is yummy." + +Lily looked at Ben and the pie. She said, "No, thank you. I don't want pie. I want worm." + +Ben shrugged and said, "OK, suit yourself. More pie for me." He ate his pie and enjoyed it. He thought it was the best pie ever. + +Lily watched Ben and the pie. She felt sick. She had eaten the worm. It was not yummy. It was yucky. She wished she had some pie. She thought it was the worst worm ever. +Lisa loved dolphins. She had a big book with many pictures of dolphins. She liked to look at the book and learn their names and colors. She wished she could see a real dolphin one day. + +One day, her mom and dad took her to the sea. They said they had a surprise for her. They went on a big boat with other people. Lisa was excited. She looked at the water and hoped to see a dolphin. + +After a while, the boat stopped. The captain said they were in a special place where dolphins liked to play. He said they could pick a dolphin to swim with. Lisa could not believe it. She ran to the edge of the boat and saw many dolphins jumping and splashing. They were brilliant. They had shiny skin and happy eyes. They made funny noises and waved their tails. + +Lisa saw one dolphin that was different from the others. It was smaller and had a pink spot on its nose. It looked at Lisa and smiled. Lisa felt a connection with the dolphin. She pointed at it and said, "I pick that one!" + +The captain nodded and gave Lisa a life jacket and a mask. He helped her get into the water. The dolphin swam to Lisa and nudged her gently. Lisa hugged the dolphin and felt its warm and smooth skin. The dolphin took Lisa for a ride around the boat. Lisa laughed and squealed with joy. She felt like she was flying. + +Lisa had the best day of her life. She thanked the dolphin and the captain. She said goodbye to her new friend and climbed back on the boat. She told her mom and dad everything that happened. They were proud of her and happy for her. They gave her a big hug and a kiss. Lisa smiled and said, "I love dolphins!" +Jill and Tom were playing hide and seek in the kitchen. Jill was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran fast to find a good spot. He saw a big cabinet with a door. He opened the door and went inside. He closed the door and waited for Jill. + +Jill counted to ten and then said, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around the kitchen. She saw the table, the chairs, the fridge, the stove, and the sink. She did not see Tom. She wondered where he was. She walked to the cabinet and put her hand on the door. + +Tom heard Jill coming. He wanted to scare her. He waited for her to open the door. He opened his mouth and got ready to scream. + +Jill opened the door and saw Tom. Tom screamed, "Boo!" Jill screamed, "Aah!" They both screamed very loud. + +Mom heard the screams and ran to the kitchen. She saw Jill and Tom in the cabinet. She asked, "What are you doing?" Jill and Tom looked at Mom. They stopped screaming. They said, "We are playing hide and seek." Mom said, "That's a good game, but please don't scream so loud. You scared me." Jill and Tom said, "Sorry, Mom." They hugged Mom and then went to play somewhere else. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. Sara likes to make order with her dolls. She puts them in a line and gives them names. Ben likes to make noise with his cars. He zooms them around and crashes them. + +One day, Sara and Ben get a new toy. It is a big train with many cars. They are very happy. They want to play with the train together. But they have a problem. Sara wants to make order with the train. She wants to put the cars in a line and give them names. Ben wants to make noise with the train. He wants to zoom it around and crash it. + +They start to fight. Sara says, "This is my train. I want to make order. You are too loud and messy." Ben says, "No, this is my train. I want to make noise. You are too slow and boring." They pull the train from each other. The train breaks. They are very sad. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken train and the crying twins. She says, "What happened? Why did you break your new toy?" Sara and Ben tell her what they did. Mom says, "That was not nice. You should share your toys and play nicely. You can have fun with the train in different ways. You can make order and noise. You can be slow and fast. You can give names and crash. But you have to be careful and gentle. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say they are sorry. Mom says, "It's okay. I can fix the train. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will play together and respect each other. Can you do that?" Sara and Ben say yes. They hug Mom and each other. They say they love each other. Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Now let's fix the train and play with it. But first, you have to clean up your mess." Sara and Ben say okay. They help Mom clean up. Then they play with the train. They make order and noise. They are slow and fast. They give names and crash. They have fun. They gain a new way to play. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they wake up very early. They want to see the sunrise. + +"Let's go to the hill," Anna says. "We can see the sunrise from there." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need to bring something warm. It is cold outside." + +They put on their coats and hats. They bring a blanket and a snack. They walk to the hill. It is still dark. + +They find a good spot on the hill. They spread the blanket on the ground. They sit and wait for the sunrise. + +"Look, Anna," Ben says. "The sky is getting blue. The sun will come soon." + +"Yes, Ben," Anna says. "The blue sky is pretty. I like the sunrise." + +They eat their snack. They talk and laugh. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. They see a big fire. It is coming from the town. The town is burning. + +"Oh no, Anna," Ben says. "Our homes are on fire. Our families are in danger." + +"Oh no, Ben," Anna says. "We have to go back. We have to help them." + +They grab their blanket and run to the town. But it is too late. The fire is everywhere. The smoke is thick. They cannot see anything. They cannot find their homes. They cannot find their families. + +They are scared. They are sad. They are alone. + +The sunrise is not beautiful anymore. It is red and angry. It does not bring joy. It brings pain. +Lily loves her puppy, Max. He is brown and soft and likes to play. Lily likes to play with Max in the yard. They run and jump and roll on the grass. + +One day, Lily sees a big ball in the yard. It is red and shiny and round. Lily wants to play with the ball. She runs to the ball and picks it up. She throws the ball and Max runs after it. He catches the ball in his mouth and brings it back to Lily. Lily is happy and claps her hands. + +Lily and Max play with the ball for a long time. They have fun and laugh. Lily throws the ball and Max catches it. Max throws the ball and Lily catches it. They take turns and share. + +But then, Lily sees something else in the yard. It is a swing. It is blue and yellow and hangs from a tree. Lily wants to play on the swing. She runs to the swing and sits on it. She holds the ropes and kicks her legs. She swings back and forth and feels the wind in her hair. She is happy and smiles. + +Max sees Lily on the swing. He wants to play with Lily. He is eager and runs to the swing. He barks and jumps and tries to catch the swing. He wants Lily to throw the ball again. He does not understand why Lily does not play with him. + +Lily sees Max barking and jumping. She thinks he is funny and cute. She wants to play with him too. She stops the swing and calls Max. She says, "Come here, Max. Let's play with the ball again." + +Max hears Lily and runs to her. He is happy and wags his tail. He drops the ball at Lily's feet and looks at her with his big eyes. He wants Lily to throw the ball. + +Lily picks up the ball and throws it. Max runs after it. He catches the ball and brings it back to Lily. Lily pushes Max gently and says, "Good boy, Max. You are my best friend." Max licks Lily's face and says, "Woof, woof. I love you, Lily." They hug and kiss and play some more. They are happy and have fun. +Lily was a little fish who loved to swim in the pond. She liked to explore the plants and rocks and bubbles. She also liked to play with her friends, who were other fish of different colors and sizes. + +One day, she saw a big fish with a long tail and shiny scales. He was swimming slowly and looked very old. Lily was curious and swam closer to him. + +"Hello, who are you?" she asked. + +"I am Sam, the elderly carp. I have lived in this pond for a long time. I have seen many things and learned many lessons," he said. + +"Wow, you are so big and beautiful. Can you tell me a story?" Lily said. + +"Of course, little one. Come, swim with me and I will tell you a story of how I once escaped from a hungry heron," he said. + +Lily was happy and followed Sam. She listened to his story and asked him many questions. She learned a lot from him and enjoyed his company. Sam was happy too and smiled at her. He liked to share his wisdom and experience with the young fish. They became good friends and swam together often. +Lily was going to school for the first time. She was happy and excited, but also a little scared. She did not know the other kids or the teacher. She held her mom's hand and walked to the big building. + +"Mom, will you stay with me?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, I have to go to work. But I will come back to pick you up later. You will have fun at school, I promise. You will learn new things, play with toys, and make friends." Mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she felt a knot in her tummy. She did not want to say goodbye to mom. She saw other kids running and laughing in the yard. They looked happy, but also loud and strange. + +Mom gave Lily a big hug and a kiss. "I love you, Lily. You are a brave and smart girl. You will do great at school. And remember, if you need anything, you can ask the teacher. She is very nice and useful. She will help you with anything." Mom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged mom back. "I love you too, mom. Thank you for the hug. I will try to have fun at school. And I will ask the teacher if I need help." Lily said. + +Mom waved and left. Lily felt a little sad, but also curious. She looked around and saw a girl with a pink dress and a bow in her hair. The girl smiled and waved at Lily. + +"Hi, I'm Mia. Do you want to play with me?" The girl asked. + +Lily felt a spark of joy in her heart. She nodded and walked towards the girl. Maybe school was not so scary after all. Maybe she could make a new friend. She hoped Mia liked hugs too. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to sort the flowers by color and smell. They had a basket for each kind of flower. + +"Look, Ben, I found a rose!" Anna said. She held up a red flower with a sweet smell. "It is so pretty and soft!" + +"Wow, Anna, it is a nice rose!" Ben said. He took a yellow flower from his basket. "I have a daisy. It is bright and happy!" + +They put the rose and the daisy in a new basket. They wanted to make a special bouquet for their mom. + +They were very excited to show their mom their flowers. They ran inside the house and looked for her. + +"Mom, mom, we have something for you!" Anna and Ben shouted. They held up their basket of flowers. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She took the basket and smelled the flowers. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben, these are beautiful flowers!" Mom said. "You sorted them very well. I love the rose and the daisy. They are my favorite flowers!" + +Anna and Ben were happy. They gave mom a big kiss. They liked to sort flowers and make mom happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with blocks. They built amazing towers and castles with the blocks. They had a lot of fun with the blocks. + +One day, Tom had a bad idea. He wanted to drop the blocks from the window and see them fall. He thought it would be fun to watch the blocks break and make noise. He did not ask Lily if she wanted to do it. He just took some blocks and went to the window. + +Lily saw what Tom was doing and felt sad. She liked the blocks and did not want them to break. She also knew that dropping things from the window was not safe. She tried to stop Tom, but he did not listen. He dropped the blocks from the window. + +The blocks fell and broke. They also hit a car and a dog on the street. The car and the dog made loud noises. The people who owned the car and the dog were angry. They came to the house and knocked on the door. They wanted to know who dropped the blocks. + +Tom and Lily's mom opened the door. She saw the broken blocks and the angry people. She was very upset. She asked Tom and Lily what happened. Tom was scared and ashamed. He told the truth. He said he dropped the blocks from the window. He said he was sorry. + +Lily's mom was not happy with Tom. She said he did a bad thing. She said he could have hurt someone or himself. She said he had to pay for the damage he caused. She also said he had to apologize to the people and the dog. She said he had to share his toys with Lily and be nice to her. + +Tom learned his lesson. He realized that dropping things from the window was not fun. It was dangerous and mean. He felt sorry for what he did. He paid for the damage, apologized to the people and the dog, and shared his toys with Lily. He also promised to never drop things from the window again. + +Lily forgave Tom. She was glad he was sorry and changed. She still liked to play with blocks with him. They built amazing towers and castles with the blocks. They had a lot of fun with the blocks. But they never dropped them from the window again. +Lily and Sam were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. But their favorite thing was to sit on the bench and watch the birds. + +"Look, mom, a red bird!" Lily said, pointing to a bright red cardinal on a tree. + +"That's right, Lily, it's a red bird. Do you know what it's called?" mom asked. + +"A cardinal!" Lily said, proud that she knew the name. + +"Very good, Lily. And do you know what sound it makes?" mom asked. + +Lily thought for a moment, then opened her mouth and made a high-pitched whistle. "Tweet, tweet, tweet!" + +Mom smiled and clapped her hands. "That's right, Lily, it makes a tweet sound. Can you repeat that for me?" + +Lily nodded and repeated the sound. "Tweet, tweet, tweet!" + +Sam, who was sitting next to Lily, wanted to join the fun. He looked at the bird and tried to copy his sister. "Tweet, tweet, tweet!" he said, but his voice was lower and louder. + +Mom laughed and hugged him. "That's very good, Sam. You repeated the sound too. But your tweet is a little different from Lily's. That's OK, every bird has its own voice. Just like you and Lily have your own voices." + +Lily and Sam smiled and hugged mom back. They liked to learn new things and repeat them. They liked to watch the birds and make their sounds. They liked to sit on the bench and have fun with mom. They liked the park very much. +Tom is a boy who likes school. He likes to play with his friends, draw pictures, and learn new things. He has a normal school day, with fun and work. He is happy and tired when he goes home. + +At home, he eats his dinner with his mom and dad. They talk about their day and what they did. Tom tells them about his school and what he learned. They are proud of him and give him a hug. Then they read him a story and tuck him in bed. + +Tom feels cozy and warm in his bed. He thinks about his school and his friends. He is glad he has a normal school day. He closes his eyes and falls asleep. He dreams of more fun and work tomorrow. He is a good boy who likes school. +Sam and Lily were twins who loved to play with trains. They had many toy trains of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was the big red engine. It was a gift from their wealthy uncle, who lived far away and had a real train. + +One day, they decided to take the big red engine outside and play on the grass. They made a long track with wooden pieces and put the engine on it. They pushed a button and the engine started to move. It made a loud noise and puffed smoke. Sam and Lily clapped and cheered. + +"Look, it's so fast and strong!" Sam said. + +"Yes, and it's so shiny and pretty!" Lily said. + +They ran along the track, following the engine. They pretended they were the driver and the passenger, and made train sounds. They had so much fun. + +But then, they came to a slope. The track went downhill and the engine went faster and faster. Sam and Lily tried to keep up, but they could not. The engine was too quick for them. + +"Uh-oh, it's going too fast!" Sam said. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Lily said. + +But the engine did not stop. It reached the end of the track and flew off. It landed on the pavement with a loud crash. Sam and Lily gasped. They ran to the engine and saw that it was broken. The wheels were bent, the smoke was gone, and the paint was scratched. + +"Oh no, our engine!" Sam said. + +"It's ruined!" Lily said. + +They felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had not taken the engine outside. They wished they had been more careful. They wondered what their uncle would say. + +They picked up the engine and the track and went back to the house. They hoped they could fix the engine somehow. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not play with things that are too big or too fast for them. They learned that they should not slip on the grass. They learned that they should be grateful for what they have. +Tom and Mia were playing in the yard. They saw a huge pile of leaves that Dad had made with the rake. They wanted to jump in the pile and have fun. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Mia said. "The leaves are so soft and crunchy!" + +"OK, Mia!" Tom said. "But be careful, we don't want to make a mess." + +They ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves in the air. They felt happy and warm. + +But then, something strange happened. The pile of leaves started to shrink. It got smaller and smaller, until it was only a few leaves on the ground. Tom and Mia were confused and scared. They looked at each other and wondered what was going on. + +"Tom, what happened?" Mia asked. "Where did the leaves go?" + +"I don't know, Mia," Tom said. "Maybe they flew away with the wind." + +They got out of the pile and looked around. They saw Dad coming back with the rake. He had a big smile on his face. + +"Hi, kids!" Dad said. "Did you enjoy the pile of leaves?" + +Tom and Mia nodded, but they didn't know what to say. + +"I'm sorry, I had to shrink the pile," Dad said. "I used a special machine that turns leaves into compost. It's good for the plants and the soil. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom and Mia were curious and followed Dad. They saw a big box with a hole on top. Dad put some leaves in the hole and pushed a button. The box made a loud noise and a green light flashed. Then, Dad opened a door on the side and showed them a brown powder. + +"This is compost," Dad said. "It's like food for the plants. It helps them grow and be healthy. Do you want to help me spread it on the garden?" + +Tom and Mia nodded again. They felt better and learned something new. They helped Dad with the rake and the compost. They had fun and made the yard look nice. They were proud of their work. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a shelter made of sticks and leaves where they kept their toys and snacks. One day, they found a big box of cookies in the shelter. They were very happy and decided to eat some. + +"Yum, these cookies are good!" Lily said. + +"Let's save some for later," Tom said. + +They put the rest of the cookies in a plastic bag and hid it under a leaf. Then they went to play with their ball. + +But while they were playing, a naughty dog came to the shelter. He smelled the cookies and dug them out. He tore the bag and ate all the cookies. He made a big mess and left. + +When Lily and Tom came back, they saw the mess and the empty bag. They were very sad and angry. + +"Who did this?" Lily asked. + +"Look, there are paw prints. It was a dog!" Tom said. + +"He spoiled our cookies! He is a bad dog!" Lily said. + +They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had a better shelter that could keep their cookies safe. They decided to make a new shelter with stronger sticks and stones. They worked hard and slow, but they did not give up. They hoped to find more cookies someday. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play near the river. One day, they find a big raft. It is made of wood and has a rope. + +"Let's go on the raft!" Ben says. "We can pretend we are pirates!" + +"OK!" Anna says. "But we have to be careful. The river is fast and deep." + +They climb on the raft and hold the rope. They push the raft into the water. The raft moves fast with the river. They see trees and birds and fish. + +"Look, Anna, there is a bridge!" Ben says. "We can go under it!" + +But the bridge is low and the raft is high. The raft hits the bridge and breaks. Anna and Ben fall into the water. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "We can't swim!" + +A man hears them. He is fishing on the shore. He has a boat. He provides help. He rows his boat to Anna and Ben. He pulls them out of the water. + +"Are you OK?" he asks. + +"Yes, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. "You saved us!" + +"You're welcome," the man says. "But you shouldn't play on the raft. It is dangerous. The river is fast and deep. Next time, play on the shore or in the park." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sorry and scared. They hug the man and say thank you again. Then they go home. They tell their parents what happened. Their parents are angry and worried. They hug them and say they love them. They tell them to be more careful. Anna and Ben promise. They learn a lesson. They never play on the raft again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog. But they do not like to eat cauliflower. Their mom says cauliflower is good for them, but they think it is bad. + +One day, mom makes cauliflower soup for lunch. She puts it in two bowls and tells Ben and Mia to eat it. Ben and Mia look at the soup and make faces. + +"No, thank you, mom. We do not want cauliflower soup. It is bad," Ben says. + +"Yes, it is bad. We want something else. Can we have pizza?" Mia says. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, you cannot have pizza. You have to eat your soup. It is not bad. It is yummy and healthy. You will grow big and strong if you eat it," she says. + +Ben and Mia disagree with mom. They do not think cauliflower soup is yummy or healthy. They think it is yucky and icky. They do not want to grow big and strong if they have to eat it. + +They push their bowls away and cross their arms. They say, "No, no, no. We do not like cauliflower soup. We will not eat it." + +Mom sighs. She does not know what to do. She loves Ben and Mia, but she wants them to eat their soup. She thinks of an idea. + +She says, "How about this? If you eat your soup, I will give you a treat. You can have a cookie or a fruit or a juice. What do you say?" + +Ben and Mia look at each other. They like treats. They like cookies and fruits and juices. They think for a moment. + +They say, "Okay, mom. We will try the soup. But only a little bit. And then we want a treat." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is a good deal. Thank you for trying the soup. I hope you will like it." + +She gives them spoons and watches them eat. Ben and Mia take small bites of the soup. They make faces, but they swallow. They do not like the soup, but they want the treat. + +They finish their bowls and say, "We ate the soup, mom. Can we have the treat now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. You did a good job. You can choose your treat. What do you want?" + +Ben says, "I want a cookie, please." + +Mia says, "I want a juice, please." + +Mom says, "Okay, here you go. Enjoy your treat. And thank you for eating the cauliflower soup. Maybe next time you will like it more." + +Ben and Mia say, "You are welcome, mom. And thank you for the treat. But we still do not like cauliflower soup. Maybe next time you can make something else." + +Mom laughs. She says, "Maybe I can. We will see. I love you, Ben and Mia." + +Ben and Mia say, "We love you too, mom." They hug mom and eat their treat. They are happy. They still disagree about cauliflower soup, but they agree about treats. And they agree about mom. She is the best. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is not nice. It barks and runs after them. Anna and Ben are scared. They drop their ball and run away. + +They see a guard near the gate. The guard wears a blue hat and a badge. He sees the dog and the twins. He blows a whistle and calls the dog's owner. The owner comes and puts a leash on the dog. He says sorry to the guard and the twins. + +The guard gives the ball back to Anna and Ben. He says, "Are you OK? That dog was not nice. You should be careful in the park." + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They say, "Thank you, guard. You are nice. You helped us and our ball." + +The guard smiles and says, "You're welcome, twins. You are nice, too. Have fun and be safe in the park." He waves goodbye and walks away. + +Anna and Ben hug each other and play with their ball. They are happy and not scared anymore. They like the guard. He is their friend. +Mia liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to wash the fruits and vegetables, and to stir the pots and pans. But her favorite thing was to snap the cauliflower. She liked the sound it made, and how it broke into little white trees. + +One day, her mom gave her a big cauliflower to snap. Mia was very happy. She started to snap the cauliflower with her hands, but it was too hard. She tried to use a knife, but it was too sharp. She tried to use a spoon, but it was too soft. She was getting frustrated. + +She looked around the kitchen and saw a big hammer. She thought it would be perfect to snap the cauliflower. She grabbed the hammer and ran to the table. She lifted the hammer and smashed the cauliflower with all her strength. But instead of snapping, the cauliflower exploded. It made a loud noise and a big mess. Little white pieces flew everywhere, on the floor, on the walls, on the ceiling, on Mia, on her mom. + +Mia's mom was very surprised and angry. She yelled at Mia and took the hammer away. She told her to go to her room and not to touch anything. Mia felt very sad and sorry. She didn't mean to ruin the cauliflower. She just wanted to snap it. She didn't know it was so delicate. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. They liked to skip, jump, run and sing. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Skip Race". They wanted to join the skip race and have fun. + +They went to the sign and saw many other kids who wanted to skip too. They had to make a team of two to skip together. Tom and Lily were happy to be a team. They got a rope and tied it around their ankles. They practiced skipping with the rope. + +The skip race started and Tom and Lily skipped as fast as they could. They skipped past many other teams who were slower or fell down. They were almost at the finish line when they saw a team that was in trouble. It was Ben and Mia, who were also their friends. Ben had tripped on the rope and hurt his knee. Mia was trying to help him, but she was helpless. She could not skip with Ben or leave him alone. + +Tom and Lily stopped skipping and ran to their friends. They untied the rope and helped Ben stand up. They asked him if he was okay and gave him a hug. They told him and Mia that they were sorry they could not finish the skip race, but they were glad they were safe. + +Ben and Mia smiled and thanked Tom and Lily for being kind and helpful. They said they did not care about the skip race, they cared about their friends. They all hugged and cheered. They decided to skip together to the playground and have more fun. They were a happy team. +Tim and Lily were having lunch with their mom. They had sandwiches and salad. Tim liked salad, but Lily did not. She made a face when she saw the green leaves on her plate. + +"Mom, I don't want salad. It's yucky," Lily said. + +"Salad is good for you, Lily. It has vitamins and minerals that help you grow and be healthy. You should try some," Mom said. + +"No, thank you. I want more sandwich," Lily said. + +Tim observed his sister. He thought she was silly. Salad was tasty and crunchy. He liked to mix the different colors and shapes. He decided to show Lily how much he enjoyed salad. + +"Look, Lily. Salad is fun. You can make a face with it. See?" Tim said. He put a cherry tomato for the nose, two cucumber slices for the eyes, a carrot stick for the mouth, and some lettuce for the hair. He held his plate up and smiled. + +Lily looked at Tim's plate. She saw the face he made with the salad. She thought it was funny. She giggled. + +"That's a funny face, Tim. But it's still salad," Lily said. + +"Yes, it's salad. And it's delicious. Do you want to try some?" Tim said. He offered Lily a piece of carrot. + +Lily hesitated. She did not like salad, but she liked carrot. And she liked Tim. He was her big brother and he was nice to her. She decided to be brave and try some salad. + +"Okay, Tim. I'll try some. But only a little bit," Lily said. She took the carrot from Tim and bit it. It was sweet and crunchy. She liked it. + +"Good girl, Lily. I'm proud of you. You can have some more if you want," Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She looked at her plate. She saw some more cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. She wondered if they were also good. She decided to find out. She picked one of each and put them in her mouth. They were juicy and fresh. She liked them too. + +"Wow, Lily. You're eating salad. Do you like it?" Tim said. + +Lily nodded again. She smiled. She felt happy. She had tried something new and she had liked it. She had also made Tim and Mom happy. She thought salad was not so bad after all. + +"Salad is okay, Tim. But sandwich is still better," Lily said. + +Tim laughed. He agreed. He liked sandwich too. He gave Lily a hug. They finished their lunch together. They were full and satisfied. They thanked Mom for the food. Mom smiled. She was glad they had eaten well. She thought they were good kids. She loved them very much. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They have a big box and some cups and plates. They pretend the box is a cafe and they are the waiters. + +"Hello, what do you want to eat?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I want a cake and a juice, please," Tom says. + +"OK, I will serve you soon," Lily says. She goes to the box and makes some sound with her mouth. She pretends she is baking a cake and pouring juice. + +Tom waits at the table. He is hungry and bored. He sees a spoon on the floor. He picks it up and puts it on his nose. He thinks he looks silly. + +Lily comes back with a plate and a cup. She sees Tom with the spoon on his nose. She laughs. + +"Tom, you are so silly! Why do you have a spoon on your nose?" she asks. + +"I don't know. I just wanted to have some fun," Tom says. + +"Well, you made me laugh. Here is your cake and juice. Enjoy!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good waiter. And a good friend," Tom says. + +They smile and eat their pretend food. They have fun playing in the kitchen. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and rocks. Lily found a shiny rock that looked like a star. She showed it to Max and he said, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I see it?" + +Lily nodded and gave him the rock. Max held it in his hand and looked at it closely. He saw that it had many colors and sparkles. He said, "This is the best rock ever! Let's keep it in our secret box." + +They ran to the shed where they had a wooden box with a lock. They put the rock inside and locked the box. They were very happy with their treasure. + +But then, they heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They looked at the sky and saw dark clouds and lightning. They knew it was going to rain soon. They did not like rain. It made them wet and cold. They wanted to go inside the house. + +They grabbed their flashlight and ran to the door. But the door was locked. They knocked and knocked, but no one answered. They were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they remembered their secret box. They thought, maybe the shiny rock can help us. They ran back to the shed and opened the box. They took out the rock and held it in front of the flashlight. They hoped it would make a bright light. + +And it did! The rock glowed like a rainbow. It made a beautiful light that filled the shed. They were amazed. They felt safe and warm. They said, "Wow, this rock is magic! It can make light!" + +They smiled and hugged each other. They waited for the rain to stop. They knew their mom and dad would come soon. They were not scared anymore. They had their flashlight and their magic rock. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She checked the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom, but she could not find him. + +"Where are you, Ben?" she called out. "I give up!" + +She heard a giggle from the basement. She ran down the stairs and saw a pile of laundry on the floor. She lifted a shirt and saw Ben's face. He was hiding under the laundry. + +"Found you!" she said. "You are a good hider, Ben." + +Ben crawled out of the laundry and smiled. "You are a good seeker, Lily. But it was cold under the laundry. It was icy." + +Lily touched the laundry and felt how cold it was. She shivered. "Why is it icy, Ben?" + +Ben pointed to the window. "Look, Lily. It is snowing outside. The snow makes everything icy." + +Lily and Ben ran to the window and looked at the snow. It was white and fluffy and covered the ground and the trees. They saw some kids making snowmen and throwing snowballs. + +"Wow, Ben. The snow is so pretty. Can we go outside and play in the snow?" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, Lily. But we need to wear warm clothes. We don't want to tremble in the snow." + +Lily and Ben ran upstairs and put on their coats, hats, gloves, and boots. They asked their mom if they could go outside and play in the snow. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and come back soon. + +Lily and Ben thanked their mom and went outside. They joined the other kids and had fun in the snow. They made a snowman, threw snowballs, and slid on the ice. They laughed and played until they were tired and cold. + +They went back inside and took off their wet clothes. They put them in the laundry basket. They drank some hot chocolate and ate some cookies. They hugged their mom and told her about their snow adventure. + +They were happy and warm. They did not tremble anymore. +Lily and Sam love to play guess. They take turns to think of something and give clues. The other one has to guess what it is. + +It is Lily's turn. She says, "I am thinking of something big and loud. It can fly in the sky. It has wings and a tail. People can go inside it and travel far away. What is it?" + +Sam thinks hard. He knows it is not a bird or a kite. He says, "Is it an aeroplane?" + +Lily claps her hands. She says, "Yes, you are right! It is an aeroplane. Well done, Sam!" + +Sam is happy. He says, "Thank you, Lily. That was a good clue. I like aeroplanes. They are fast and cool. Do you like aeroplanes too?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, I do. I have never been on an aeroplane, but I want to. Maybe one day we can go on an aeroplane together and see new places." + +Sam smiles. He says, "That would be fun. Maybe we can meet new friends there. I hope they are friendly and nice." + +Lily agrees. She says, "Me too. I like friendly and nice people. They make me happy. You are friendly and nice, Sam. You are my best friend." + +Sam hugs Lily. He says, "You are my best friend too, Lily. You are friendly and nice too. I am glad we play guess. It is fun and we learn new things." + +They giggle and hug. They are happy. They love to play guess. +Anna loved to play with her toys. She had many dolls, cars, blocks and animals. She liked to scatter them all over the floor and make up stories with them. She did not like to put them away when she was done. + +One day, her mom came into her room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Anna, you need to clean up your toys. It is time for dinner. You cannot leave them like this." + +Anna did not want to clean up. She said, "No, mom, I am still playing. I like my toys. They are my friends. They make me happy." + +Mom said, "I know you like your toys, but you have to be responsible. You have to share this room with your brother. He does not like to see your toys everywhere. He needs space for his books and games. And I need to vacuum the floor. You can play with your toys again after dinner, but you have to put them away now." + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to share her room. She did not want to vacuum. She did not want to eat dinner. She wanted to play with her toys. She said, "No, mom, no. I do not want to. You are mean. You do not understand. You do not care about my toys. You do not care about me." + +Mom was hurt and tired. She did not like to argue with Anna. She loved her very much. She wanted to help her grow and learn. She said, "Anna, please do not say that. I do care about you and your toys. But you have to listen to me. You have to follow the rules. You have to be respectful and kind. You have to clean up your toys. It is not hard. It will only take a few minutes. And then you can have dinner and play some more. Please, Anna, please." + +Anna looked at her mom. She saw her eyes were wet and her voice was soft. She remembered how her mom hugged her and kissed her and read her stories. She remembered how her mom gave her the toys and played with her sometimes. She felt sorry for making her mom sad. She felt a little ashamed for being rude. She still wanted to play with her toys, but she also wanted to make her mom happy. She had a persistent memory of her mom's love. She said, "Okay, mom, okay. I will clean up my toys. I am sorry for being mean. I love you, mom." + +Mom smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "Thank you, Anna, thank you. I love you too. You are a good girl. You make me proud. Now, let's clean up together and then we can have dinner and play some more. How does that sound?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She said, "That sounds good, mom. That sounds very good." She picked up her toys and put them in their boxes and baskets. She did not scatter them anymore. She kept them in order and in place. She was happy to help her mom and to share her room. She was happy to have her toys and her mom. She was happy to have a good memory. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to play tag. Lily was it and she chased Ben all over the park. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lily shouted. "I want to tag you!" + +"No, Lily, no!" Ben said. "You can't catch me!" + +They ran and ran until they saw the sunset. The sky was orange and pink and purple. It was very pretty. + +"Wow, look at the sunset!" Lily said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "But we have to go home soon. It's getting dark." + +Lily nodded. She was tired from running. She had an idea. + +"Ben, I have a deal for you," she said. "If you surrender, I will let you see the sunset with me. We can sit on the bench and watch it together." + +Ben thought about it. He liked the sunset. He also liked Lily. He was tired too. + +"OK, Lily, I surrender," he said. "You can tag me." + +Lily smiled. She ran to Ben and tagged him. + +"Got you!" she said. + +They laughed and hugged. Then they sat on the bench and watched the sunset together. It was hard to say goodbye, but they knew they would see each other again. They were friends. +Sam likes to play with his fireman toy. He pretends to put out fires with his hose and save people and animals. He likes to make siren noises and wear a red hat. + +One day, Sam sees a real fireman outside his house. The fireman is drying his hose and putting it back on his truck. Sam runs to the window and waves at him. The fireman smiles and waves back. + +Sam asks his mom if he can go outside and talk to the fireman. His mom says yes, but he has to hold her hand and be careful. Sam and his mom go outside and say hello to the fireman. + +The fireman tells Sam that he just finished putting out a small fire in a trash can. He says it was not a big fire, but he still had to be fast and careful. He says he likes his job because he helps people and makes them safe. + +Sam tells the fireman that he wants to be a fireman when he grows up. He shows him his fireman toy and his red hat. The fireman says that Sam has a good fireman toy and a good red hat. He says that Sam can be a fireman if he works hard and listens to his mom. + +Sam and the fireman hug and say goodbye. Sam and his mom go back inside. Sam plays with his fireman toy and pretends to be like the fireman. He feels happy and peaceful. He thinks the fireman is his new friend. +Tom was a lazy cat. He liked to sleep all day on the sofa. He did not like to play with his toys or run in the garden. He only woke up when he was hungry or thirsty. + +One day, it was raining hard. Tom heard the rain on the window. He did not want to go outside. He wanted to stay on the sofa. But he saw something new on the floor. It was an umbrella. It was big and red and had white dots. Tom was curious. He wanted to see the umbrella. + +He got off the sofa and crawled to the umbrella. He sniffed it and touched it with his paw. It felt soft and wet. He pushed it and it rolled. He liked the umbrella. He crawled under it and made a cozy nest. He felt warm and safe. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +Soon, the rain stopped. The sun came out. Tom's owner came home. She saw Tom sleeping under the umbrella. She smiled and said, "What a silly cat! You are not afraid of the rain, are you?" She picked up Tom and the umbrella and took them inside. She gave Tom some food and water and a hug. Tom was happy. He liked his owner and his new toy. He was still a lazy cat, but he was not a bored cat. He had a fun day. +Sara and Ben wanted to watch a movie. They asked Mom if they could use the big TV in the living room. Mom said yes, but they had to be tidy and not make a mess. She said she would be back soon and left them some snacks. + +Sara and Ben were happy. They picked a movie with funny animals and put it in the DVD player. They sat on the couch and ate their snacks. They laughed at the movie and had fun. + +But then, Ben saw something shiny on the shelf. It was Mom's new vase. It was blue and sparkly and had flowers on it. Ben wanted to touch it. He got up from the couch and reached for the vase. Sara saw him and said, "No, Ben! That's Mom's vase! Don't touch it!" + +But Ben did not listen. He grabbed the vase and lifted it up. He felt how heavy it was. He swung it around and said, "Look, Sara! I'm strong!" + +But then, he lost his balance. He dropped the vase and it fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces. It made a loud noise. Sara and Ben gasped. They looked at the broken vase and then at each other. They knew they were in trouble. + +They heard Mom's car in the driveway. They panicked. They tried to hide the pieces of the vase under the couch. They turned off the TV and the DVD player. They ran to their rooms and pretended to be asleep. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She saw the snacks on the table, the movie on the floor, and the vase under the couch. She was angry. She knew what had happened. She went to Sara and Ben's rooms and woke them up. She said, "Sara and Ben, you destroyed my vase! You were not tidy! You lied to me! You are in big trouble!" + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We didn't mean to destroy your vase. We just wanted to watch a movie. We made a mistake. Please forgive us." + +Mom was still angry, but she loved them. She said, "I'm disappointed in you. You have to be more careful and respectful. You have to clean up the mess and pay for a new vase. You can't watch any movies for a week. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We'll do better next time. We love you." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too. But you still have to face the consequences. Now, let's go and tidy up the living room." +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to clean them. Every day, their mom tells them to put their toys in the box, but they are lazy and do not listen. + +One day, mom is very busy. She has to cook, wash, and work. She asks Lily and Tom to help her. She says, "Lily, can you clean the dishes? Tom, can you clean the floor?" Lily and Tom say, "No, mom. We are playing. We do not want to clean." + +Mom is sad and tired. She says, "Okay, but you have to clean your toys later." She goes to the kitchen. Lily and Tom keep playing. They do not care about mom. + +Soon, they have many toys on the floor. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They have fun, but they do not see the mess. They do not see the water on the floor, either. Mom spilled some water when she was washing. + +Lily runs to get a doll. She slips on the water. She falls and hurts her arm. She cries, "Ow, ow, ow! Mom, help me!" Mom hears her and runs to her. She sees the water, the toys, and the blood. She says, "Oh, Lily, what happened? You have a cut on your arm. Let me clean it and put a band-aid on it." + +Tom sees Lily and feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. We were lazy and did not clean. We made a mess and a danger. We should have helped you. Can we help you now?" Mom says, "Yes, Tom. Thank you. You can help me by cleaning the toys and the floor. Lily can help me by cleaning the dishes. It is not hard to clean. It is good to clean. It makes the house nice and safe. And it makes me happy." + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We will clean. We will not be lazy. We love you, mom." They hug mom and go to clean. Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "I love you, too, Lily and Tom. You are good children. You learned a lesson today. Cleaning is not only a duty, but also a kindness." +One day, Lily and Sam went to the park with their mom. They saw a lot of snow on the ground. They wanted to play with the snow. They made snowballs and threw them at each other. They had fun. + +Then, they saw a big hill. They wanted to slide down the hill. They found a big plastic bag. They put the bag on the snow. They sat on the bag. They pushed the bag with their feet. The bag started to slide down the hill. + +But the bag was too fast. It went past the end of the hill. It went into the street. A car was coming. The car honked. The car stopped. The driver got out. He was angry. He yelled at Lily and Sam. He said they were bad. He said they could have hurt themselves and him. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They got off the bag. They ran to their mom. They said they were sorry. They said they did not mean to go into the street. They said they just wanted to have fun. + +Their mom hugged them. She said she was glad they were okay. She said they should be careful. She said they should not slide on the street. She said they should stay on the hill. She said she loved them. + +Lily and Sam felt embarrassed. They said they loved their mom too. They said they would not do it again. They learned their lesson. They gained some wisdom. They went back to the hill. They played with the snow. They had fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big door in the park. The door is red and has a lock. Tom and Mia want to see what is behind the door. + +They look for a key to open the door. They find a key under a rock. The key is shiny and has a star on it. Tom and Mia are happy. They run to the door with the key. + +But they have to be careful. The key is small and the lock is big. They do not want to lose the key or break the lock. They take turns to try the key in the lock. They twist and turn the key. They hear a click. The door is open! + +Tom and Mia bring the key with them. They do not want to leave it behind. They push the door and go inside. They see a lot of toys and books and games. They are very excited. They play with the toys and read the books and play the games. They have a lot of fun. + +They do not know that the door belongs to a nice lady. The lady is a teacher. She likes to bring toys and books and games to the park for the children. She has a lot of keys for the door. She does not mind that Tom and Mia opened the door. She is happy that they are having fun. She smiles and watches them play. She is careful not to scare them. She waits for them to come out and say hello. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the field. They ran and jumped and laughed together. They picked flowers and chased butterflies. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, a new girl came to the field. Her name was Anna. She had long hair and a pretty dress. She smiled at Tom and asked him to play with her. Tom said yes and followed her. He forgot about Lily. + +Lily felt sad and jealous. She wanted to play with Tom, too. She did not like Anna. She thought Anna was mean and took Tom away from her. She sat on the grass and wept. She wished Tom would come back. + +"Lily, why are you weeping?" a voice asked. Lily looked up and saw Ben. Ben was another friend who lived near the field. He had a ball and a kite. He was kind and funny. + +"I'm weeping because Tom left me for Anna," Lily said. "He does not want to play with me anymore." + +"That's not true," Ben said. "Tom is still your friend. He just wanted to meet someone new. Maybe Anna is nice, too. Why don't you join them and play together?" + +Lily thought about it. She did not want to be alone and sad. She wanted to have fun and make new friends. She wiped her tears and smiled at Ben. + +"Okay, let's go," she said. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Ben and Lily ran to Tom and Anna. They said hello and shared their toys. They played in the field and had a lot of fun. They laughed and jumped and ran together. They picked flowers and chased butterflies. They were all friends. +Lily and Ben are at the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the water and make castles with the sand. But Lily hates when Ben throws sand at her. She thinks it is silly and mean. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily says. "You are making me dirty and itchy!" + +Ben laughs and throws more sand at Lily. He thinks it is funny and fun. + +"Ben, that's not nice!" Mom says. "Apologize to Lily and share your toys." + +Ben pouts and says sorry to Lily. He gives her his shovel and bucket. Lily smiles and says thank you. She makes a big castle with the sand and decorates it with shells and stones. + +"Wow, Lily, your castle is beautiful!" Dad says. "Can I help you?" + +Lily nods and says yes. She is happy and proud. She forgets about the sand that Ben threw at her. She invites Ben to join them and play together. + +"OK, Lily, I will help you too," Ben says. "But no more throwing sand, OK?" + +Lily agrees and says OK. They work together and make the castle bigger and prettier. They have fun and enjoy the beach. Mom and Dad are glad and take a picture of them. They hug and kiss them and say they love them. +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. Jen likes dolls and Ben likes cars. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad give them a big box. They open it together. Inside is a purple jet. It is shiny and fast. Jen and Ben are very happy. They say thank you to Mom and Dad. + +They take the jet outside. They want to fly it in the sky. They take turns to hold the remote. The jet zooms and zips in the air. Jen and Ben are very happy. + +But then, something bad happens. The jet flies too high. It goes behind a cloud. Jen and Ben can't see it. They try to bring it back. But the remote doesn't work. The jet is lost. + +Jen and Ben are very sad. They cry and cry. They hug each other. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They wish they had their jet back. But they don't. The end. +Anna liked to watch the birds in the big birdcage at the park. She liked their colors and their songs. She wanted to touch them and play with them. One day, she saw a hole in the birdcage. She thought it was a good chance to get closer to the birds. + +She stretched her arm through the hole and reached for a yellow bird. The bird was fearful and tried to fly away. But Anna was faster and grabbed its wing. The bird cried out loud and bit Anna's finger. Anna screamed and let go of the bird. + +The other birds heard the noise and got angry. They flew out of the hole and attacked Anna. They pecked her hair and her face and her arms. Anna cried and ran away. But the birds followed her and did not stop. + +A man saw what was happening and tried to help Anna. He shooed away the birds and took Anna to a bench. He looked at her wounds and said, "You are very naughty, Anna. You should not bother the birds. They are not toys. They are alive and they have feelings. You hurt them and they hurt you back. Now you have to go to the doctor and get some medicine. And you have to say sorry to the birds." + +Anna felt very sorry and very scared. She wished she had never touched the birdcage. She learned a hard lesson that day. She never went near the birdcage again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Ben. Ben said, "Wow, that is a rare worm. It is very long and shiny. Can I hold it?" + +Lily said, "Okay, but be careful. It might tickle you." She gave the worm to Ben. Ben held it in his hand and smiled. He felt the worm wiggle and squirm. + +Suddenly, they heard a scream. It was Mom. She was standing on the porch, holding her blouse. She looked very angry and scared. She shouted, "What is this? There is a worm on my blouse! How did it get there? It is so gross!" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They had left their bucket of worms on the porch when they went to get some water. They forgot to put the lid on. Some of the worms must have crawled out and onto Mom's blouse. Mom hated worms. She was afraid of them. + +Lily and Ben panicked. They dropped the worm and ran to Mom. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to put worms on your blouse. We were playing with them. We like worms. They are rare and fun." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she saw that Lily and Ben were sorry. She said, "I know you like worms, but you have to be more careful. Worms belong in the dirt, not on my blouse. My blouse is new and expensive. You have to respect my things. And you have to respect the worms, too. They are not toys. They are living creatures. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We will put the worms back in the dirt. And we will wash your blouse. Can you forgive us?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Of course I can forgive you. You are my children and I love you. But next time, please ask me before you play with worms. And keep them away from my blouse. Okay?" + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom. They said, "Okay, Mom. We love you, too. And we love worms. But not on your blouse." +Anna likes to help her mom with tasks. Today, mom asks Anna to find her red hat. Anna says yes and runs to look for it. She looks in mom's room, in the closet, and under the bed. She does not see the red hat. + +She goes to the living room and looks on the sofa, on the table, and behind the curtains. She does not see the red hat. She goes to the kitchen and looks in the drawers, in the cabinets, and on the counter. She does not see the red hat. + +She feels sad and goes back to mom. She says sorry, she cannot find the red hat. Mom smiles and hugs Anna. She says it is okay, she is proud of Anna for trying. She says the red hat is in the car. She says they are ready to go to the park. Anna feels happy and runs to get her shoes. She likes to help mom with tasks. She likes to go to the park. She hopes to find more things there. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they observe a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red ball in its mouth. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Sam says. "It is so big and happy. I wish I had a dog like that." + +Mia nods. She likes dogs too. But she knows a truth. She knows that dogs need a lot of care. They need food, water, walks, and love. Mia's mom told her that. + +"Sam, dogs are nice, but they are also hard work," Mia says. "You have to feed them, and clean them, and take them out. Do you have time for that?" + +Sam thinks. He likes to play with his toys, and watch cartoons, and read books. He does not have much time for a dog. He also remembers that his dad is allergic to fur. He cannot have a dog in his house. + +"Mia, you are right," Sam says. "Dogs are hard work. I do not have time for a dog. And my dad cannot be near dogs. I do not wish for a dog anymore." + +Mia smiles. She is glad that Sam understands. She is not envious of the dog. She is happy with her friend. + +They hold hands and go to the swings. They have fun in the park. They do not need a dog to be happy. They have each other. +Lily was upset. She wanted to talk to her dad, but he was far away. He worked in another place and only came home sometimes. Lily missed him a lot. + +She saw the telephone on the table. She knew how to use it. She picked it up and pressed some buttons. She hoped her dad would answer. + +"Hello?" she heard a voice. It was not her dad. It was a man she did not know. + +"Who is this?" the man asked. + +"Lily," she said. "I want to talk to my dad. Where is he?" + +The man sounded confused. "Lily, I don't know your dad. You have the wrong number. Please hang up." + +Lily felt sad. She did not understand. She wanted to hear her dad's voice. She started to cry. + +"Mommy!" she called. "Mommy, help me!" + +Mommy came running. She saw Lily holding the telephone and crying. She hugged her and took the telephone. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" Mommy asked. + +"I want to talk to dad, but he's not there. There's a man who doesn't know him. I miss dad," Lily sobbed. + +Mommy felt sorry for Lily. She knew how hard it was to be away from dad. She kissed her and said, "I know, honey. I miss him too. But he loves us very much and he will call us soon. He's working hard to make us happy. Do you want to draw him a picture or write him a letter? We can send it to him and he will be very happy." + +Lily nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled a little. She liked to draw and write. She hoped dad would like her picture and letter. She felt a little better. She loved her dad and her mom. She hoped they would be together soon. +Lila and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big flag on a pole. The flag had many colors and shapes. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is a flag. It shows what nation you belong to," Sam said. + +"What is a nation?" Lila asked. + +"A nation is a big group of people who live together and have the same rules and leaders," Sam said. + +"Oh. Do you belong to a nation?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I do. I belong to this nation. The flag shows it. See, it has a star and stripes," Sam said, pointing to the flag. + +"I see. Do I belong to a nation too?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, you do. You belong to the same nation as me. We are friends and we live in the same place," Sam said. + +"That is good. I like our nation. It is nice and friendly," Lila said. + +"Me too. But not all nations are nice and friendly. Some nations are bad. They do mean things to other nations. They fight and hurt and take things away," Sam said. + +"That is sad. Why do they do that?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are scared or angry or greedy. Maybe they don't know how to share and be kind. Maybe they need more friends like us," Sam said. + +"Maybe. I wish all nations could be nice and friendly. Then we could all play in the park and have fun," Lila said. + +"Me too. Maybe one day they will. Until then, we can be nice and friendly to everyone we meet. Maybe that will help," Sam said. + +"Okay. Let's do that. Let's be nice and friendly to everyone," Lila said. + +They smiled and hugged. Then they ran to the swings and played. They were happy. They belonged to a nice and friendly nation. +Sam and Ben like to play on the beach. They dig holes, make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they find a big red crab. It has claws, eyes and legs. Sam and Ben want to keep the crab as a pet. + +They put the crab in a bucket with some water and sand. They give it some bread and cheese. They think the crab is happy. But the crab is not happy. The crab wants to go back to the sea. The crab is angry and scared. + +The crab tries to escape from the bucket. It pinches Sam's finger with its claw. Sam cries and drops the bucket. The crab falls out and runs away. Ben tries to catch the crab. He runs after it. But the crab is fast and smart. + +The crab sees a fake crab on the sand. It is made of plastic and metal. It is a toy that someone left behind. The crab thinks it is a real crab. It runs towards it. It wants to make friends. + +But the fake crab is not a real crab. It is a spinning crab. It has a button on its back. When someone presses the button, the fake crab spins around and makes noise. It is a fun toy, but not a good friend. + +Ben sees the fake crab and the real crab. He has an idea. He presses the button on the fake crab. The fake crab spins around and makes noise. The real crab is surprised and scared. It runs away from the fake crab. It runs towards the sea. + +Ben laughs and picks up the fake crab. He shows it to Sam. Sam stops crying and smiles. He thinks the fake crab is funny. He presses the button and makes it spin. Sam and Ben play with the fake crab. They forget about the real crab. + +The real crab reaches the sea. It dives into the water. It feels happy and safe. It swims away and looks for other real crabs. It does not want to see any fake crabs or boys again. +Tommy liked to bounce on his bed. He bounced up and down, up and down, making funny noises. He felt happy and free. He did not hear his mom call him for dinner. + +"Tommy, dinner is ready!" his mom shouted from the kitchen. "Stop bouncing and come eat!" + +But Tommy did not stop. He bounced higher and higher, until he hit his head on the ceiling. He fell down on the bed with a loud thud. He felt a big pain in his head. He started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he wailed. + +His mom heard him and ran to his room. She saw him on the bed, holding his head. She saw a dent on the ceiling. She felt angry and worried. + +"Tommy, what did you do?" she asked. "Why did you not listen to me?" + +Tommy looked at his mom. He saw her face was red and her eyes were stern. He felt ashamed. He knew he did a bad thing. He did not want to make his mom mad. + +"I'm sorry, mom," he said. "I just wanted to bounce. I did not mean to hurt myself or the ceiling." + +His mom sighed. She hugged him and kissed his head. She felt sorry for him too. + +"I know, Tommy, I know," she said. "But bouncing on the bed is not safe. You could get hurt or break something. You have to be careful and obey me when I tell you to stop. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded. He understood. He did not want to bounce on the bed anymore. He wanted to eat dinner and make his mom happy. + +"OK, mom," he said. "I won't bounce on the bed again. Can we go eat now? I'm hungry." + +His mom smiled. She took his hand and led him to the kitchen. She gave him a plate of food and a glass of milk. She told him she loved him and he was a good boy. Tommy felt better. He ate his food and drank his milk. He thanked his mom and said he loved her too. He did not bounce on the bed again. He learned his lesson. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box of crayons and some paper. They want to make images of their favorite things. + +"I will make an image of a race car," Tom says. "I like race cars. They are fast and loud." + +"I will make an image of a cake," Lily says. "I like cake. It is sweet and soft." + +They start to draw with their crayons. They use many colors. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a sound. It is a bell. It is the ice cream truck. It is coming to the park. + +"Look, ice cream!" Tom says. He drops his crayon and runs to the truck. + +"Wait for me!" Lily says. She drops her paper and runs after him. + +They race to the truck. They want to get ice cream. They are hungry and excited. + +They reach the truck. They see many flavors. They have to choose. + +"What do you want?" the ice cream man asks. + +"I want chocolate," Tom says. + +"I want strawberry," Lily says. + +The ice cream man gives them their cones. They pay him with their coins. They say thank you. + +They go back to their spot. They sit on the grass. They lick their ice cream. It is cold and sweet. They are happy. + +They look at their images. They are still there. They are colorful and nice. + +They smile at each other. They are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box of crayons and some paper. They can make more images of their favorite things. +Ben and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. But today, the slide was wet. It rained last night and the slide was slippery. + +"Be careful, Sam," Ben said. "The slide is slippery. You might slip and fall." + +"I'm not scared, Ben," Sam said. "I can slide well. Watch me!" + +Sam climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He pushed himself down. He slid very fast. He was happy. But then, he slipped. He slid off the slide and landed on the grass. He was not hurt, but he was dirty and wet. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Ben asked. He ran to his friend. + +"I'm okay, Ben," Sam said. He got up and brushed himself off. "But I'm sorry. I slipped." + +A lady was walking by. She saw Sam and Ben. She was fair and kind. She had a big umbrella. She smiled at them. + +"Hello, boys," she said. "Do you need some help? You look wet and muddy." + +"Hello, lady," Ben said. "We were playing on the slide. But Sam slipped and fell. He's okay, but he's dirty." + +"That's too bad," the lady said. "But I'm glad he's okay. Do you want to share my umbrella? It will keep you dry." + +"Thank you, lady," Sam said. "You are very nice. Can we share your umbrella?" + +"Of course, you can," the lady said. "Come, let's walk together. Where are your parents?" + +"They are over there," Ben said. He pointed to a bench. "They are reading books." + +"Let's go and say hello to them," the lady said. "Maybe they have some towels for you." + +Sam and Ben nodded. They walked with the lady under her umbrella. They were happy. They made a new friend. They learned to be careful on the slide. They did not slip again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to help their mom. Mom made jam from the fruits in their garden. She put the jam in jars and sold them at the store. Lily and Tom helped her put labels on the jars and carry them to the car. + +One day, mom said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the store to buy you new clothes. You have been very good and helpful, and you deserve a treat." + +Lily and Tom were very happy and excited. They put on their old clothes and got in the car with mom. They drove to the store and parked near the door. + +"Wait here for a minute," mom said. "I have to bring some jam to the store owner. He likes our jam very much and always pays us well. I'll be right back." + +Lily and Tom nodded and waited in the car. They saw mom go inside the store with a big basket of jam. They looked at the store window and saw many nice things. They saw dresses and shirts and shoes and hats. They wondered what mom would buy for them. + +They also saw a man with a mask and a bag. He looked around and saw no one. He sneaked into the store and went to the cash register. He took out a gun and pointed it at the store owner. He said, "Give me all the money or I'll shoot you!" + +Lily and Tom saw everything and were very scared. They wanted to help mom, but they didn't know what to do. They saw mom come out of the back room with more jam. She saw the man with the gun and the store owner. She was very brave and smart. She threw a jar of jam at the man's head. The jar hit him hard and broke. The jam spilled all over his face and clothes. He dropped the gun and the bag and ran away. + +Mom and the store owner hugged and thanked each other. Lily and Tom ran out of the car and hugged mom too. They were very proud of her and glad she was safe. + +Mom said, "You are my heroes. You stayed calm and quiet in the car. You did the right thing. I love you very much." + +The store owner said, "You are amazing. You saved my life and my store. You make the best jam in the world. Please take anything you want from the store. It's on me." + +Lily and Tom looked at mom and smiled. They didn't need anything fancy or expensive. They were happy with their mom and their jam. They chose some modest clothes that fit them well and thanked the store owner. They went home and had jam sandwiches for lunch. They were the happiest twins in the world. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make a big stack of blocks. The stack is taller than Tim and Sam. + +"Look at our stack!" Tim says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sam says. "We are good at building!" + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is friendly, but he does not know about the stack. He runs to Tim and Sam. He wants to play with them. + +"Hi, dog!" Tim says. "You are cute and fluffy!" + +But the dog jumps on the stack. He tears the stack down. The blocks fall everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sam says. "Our stack is gone!" + +Tim and Sam are sad. They worked hard on the stack. They look at the dog. The dog looks sorry. He wags his tail. + +"I'm sorry, dog," Tim says. "But you broke our stack. That was not nice." + +The dog licks Tim's face. He wants to say sorry. He wants to be friends. + +"Maybe we can build another stack," Sam says. "But this time, we can let the dog help us." + +Tim and Sam smile. They are not mad at the dog. They like the dog. They pick up the blocks. They start to build again. The dog helps them. He brings them blocks. He does not tear the stack down. + +They make a new stack. The stack is bigger and stronger than before. Tim, Sam, and the dog are happy. They are friends. They play together. +Anna loved to play in the woods with her dog, Spot. She liked to run and jump and find new things. One day, she saw a big, shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. She wanted to show it to her mom. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go home!" she said. But Spot did not follow her. He sniffed the air and barked. He ran to a trail that Anna had never seen before. He looked at her and wagged his tail. + +"Spot, no!" Anna said. "We have to go home. Mom will be worried." But Spot did not listen. He ran down the trail and disappeared. Anna was scared. She did not want to lose her dog. She ran after him. She did not see the sign that said "Danger. Bears." + +She followed the trail for a long time. She called for Spot, but he did not answer. She was tired and thirsty and hungry. She wished she had stayed home. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +She came to a clearing. She saw a big, brown bear. It was eating berries from a bush. It looked up and saw her. It growled and showed its teeth. Anna was very scared. She wanted to run, but she could not move. She held the rock in her hand. She hoped it would help her. + +Then, she heard a bark. It was Spot. He came out of the bushes. He was not afraid of the bear. He ran to Anna and stood in front of her. He barked and growled and demanded that the bear go away. The bear was surprised. It did not like the noise. It did not want to fight. It turned around and walked away. It was graceful and strong, but it did not want to hurt the girl and the dog. + +Anna was very happy. She hugged Spot and thanked him. He licked her face and wagged his tail. He was a good dog. He had saved her. He had found the way back home. He had followed the trail. + +Anna and Spot walked back to the house. Anna's mom was waiting for them. She was worried and angry. She scolded Anna for going to the woods. She told her it was dangerous. She told her to never do it again. + +Anna was sorry. She said she was sorry. She gave her mom the rock. She said it was a gift. She said it was a lucky rock. She said it had helped her and Spot. + +Her mom looked at the rock. It was shiny and pretty. She smiled and hugged Anna. She said she was glad she was safe. She said she loved her. She said she loved Spot. She said it was a special rock. She said they would keep it. + +Anna was happy. She had learned a lesson. She had had an adventure. She had a lucky rock. She had a brave dog. She had a loving mom. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. + +One day, they want to play with the big blocks. The big blocks are in a box in the corner. But the box has a sign. The sign says: "Only for big kids. You need to know your numbers to play with these blocks." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not know their numbers very well. They only know one, two, three and four. They want to learn more numbers, but they do not have a teacher. + +They see Sam. Sam is a big kid. He knows many numbers. He can count to ten and more. He is playing with the big blocks. He makes a tall tower. + +Lily and Ben go to Sam. They ask him: "Can you teach us more numbers? We want to play with the big blocks too." + +Sam is nice. He says: "Sure, I can teach you more numbers. It is easy and fun. Come, I will show you." + +Sam teaches Lily and Ben how to count from five to ten. He uses the big blocks to help them. He gives them each a block and says the number. He makes them repeat after him. He praises them when they get it right. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They learn more numbers. They can count to ten now. They thank Sam for his help. + +Sam says: "You are welcome. You are good learners. Now you can play with the big blocks too. But be careful. Do not make the tower fall." + +Lily and Ben are glad. They can play with the big blocks now. They join Sam and make a bigger tower. They use all the colors and shapes. They have fun. They are proud of their tower. They are proud of their numbers. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tower made of wood and rope. It had a ladder and a slide and a bridge. + +"Let's go to the tower!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "But be careful. It is very high." + +They ran to the tower and climbed the ladder. They reached the top and looked around. They saw the trees and the flowers and the birds. They saw the sun shining bright in the sky. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes!" Lily said. "But look, there is a sign. It says 'Do not slide. Slide is broken.'" + +Tom looked at the sign. He did not understand the words. He saw the slide and wanted to try it. It looked fast and fun. + +"I want to slide!" Tom said. He moved to the slide and sat on it. + +"Tom, no!" Lily said. She tried to warn him. "The slide is broken. It is not safe. You can get hurt." + +But Tom did not listen. He slid down the slide. He went very fast. He felt the wind in his hair. He smiled. + +But then he saw a hole in the slide. He tried to stop, but it was too late. He fell through the hole and landed on the ground. He felt a pain in his leg. He cried. + +Lily heard him cry. She climbed down the ladder and ran to him. She saw his leg was bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily said. She hugged him. + +"No, I am not okay." Tom said. He sobbed. "My leg hurts. I was silly. I did not listen to you. I am sorry." + +Lily got a band-aid from her backpack and put it on his leg. She kissed it and said, "It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, you have to listen to me. I want you to be safe. I am your friend." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend. You are very kind. I will listen to you next time." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to play something else. They left the tower and went to the swings. They had fun and were careful. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Mia like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees and rocks. Sometimes they pretend they are camping and make a tent with a blanket and sticks. They also like to make a fire with dry leaves and twigs. + +One day, they want to play camping again, but they cannot find any dry leaves or twigs. It rained last night and everything is wet. Tom and Mia are sad. They want to have a fire to warm up and roast marshmallows. + +They look around and see a big pile of wood near the house. It is dry and brown. Tom and Mia think it is perfect for their fire. They run to the pile and start to take some wood. They do not know that the wood is for the fireplace inside the house. They do not know that their dad needs the wood to supply heat and light for the family. + +They carry the wood to their tent and make a fire. They are happy and proud. They think they are very clever and ready for camping. They get some marshmallows and sticks and start to roast them. They do not see their dad coming out of the house. He is looking for the wood. He is angry and worried. + +He sees the smoke and the fire. He runs to the tent and shouts at Tom and Mia. He tells them to stop and put out the fire. He tells them they are not allowed to take the wood. He tells them they are in trouble. He tells them they are not safe. He tells them they are sorry. +Sara loves to design vehicles with her blocks. She makes cars, trucks, buses and planes. She likes to pretend that they can go fast and far. She shows her vehicles to her mom and dad and they say they are amazing. + +One day, Sara decides to design a new vehicle. She uses all her blocks and some other things she finds in her room. She puts a big box on top of four wheels. She sticks a paper cone on the front and a balloon on the back. She draws windows and doors on the box with her crayons. She says, "This is my rocket. It can fly to the moon and the stars." + +She asks her mom to come and see her rocket. Her mom looks at it and smiles. She says, "Wow, Sara, that is an amazing vehicle. You are very creative. How do you make it fly?" + +Sara says, "I just count to three and say blast off. Then I hold the balloon and it makes a noise. Like this: one, two, three, blast off!" She lets go of the balloon and it flies around the room, making a funny sound. Sara laughs and claps her hands. Her mom laughs too and hugs her. She says, "You are an amazing designer, Sara. I love your rocket." +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big dog with a ball in its mouth. The dog is wagging its tail and barking. + +"Look, a dog!" Ben says. "Can we play with it?" + +Lily nods. "Yes, let's go!" They rush to the dog and say hello. The dog drops the ball and licks their faces. Ben and Lily giggle. + +"Hi, dog! What is your name?" Lily asks. + +The dog barks again. A man comes over and smiles. He is the dog's owner. + +"His name is Max. He is a good dog. He likes to play fetch. Do you want to try?" the man says. + +Ben and Lily nod. "Yes, please!" The man throws the ball and Max runs after it. Ben and Lily follow him. They take turns to throw the ball and catch it. Max brings it back every time. He is fast and strong. + +They play for a long time. They have fun. They make a new friend. Max is a good dog. Ben and Lily are happy. They hug Max and thank him. They say goodbye to the man. + +"Bye, Max! Bye, man! Thank you for playing with us!" they say. + +"Bye, Ben! Bye, Lily! You are welcome. Come back soon!" the man says. + +Ben and Lily wave and run back to their mom. They tell her about Max and the ball. She smiles and hugs them. + +"You had a good time, I see. I'm glad. You are good kids. I love you," she says. + +Ben and Lily love her too. They are tired but happy. They had a good day. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. Sara wanted to make a big tower, but Ben wanted to make a long bridge. They argued and pushed each other's blocks. + +"No, I want a tower!" Sara said. + +"No, I want a bridge!" Ben said. + +They were very stubborn and did not want to share or take turns. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud noise. It was an earthquake! The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Sara and Ben were scared and hugged each other. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. + +Their parents came running and took them to a safe place. They saw smoke and fire outside. Some houses were burning. The earthquake had broken some wires and started a fire. + +"Oh no, look at the fire!" Sara said. + +"It's so hot and bright!" Ben said. + +Their parents told them not to worry. They said the firefighters were coming to put out the fire and help the people. They said they were lucky that their house was not burning. They said they should be thankful and kind to each other. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for being stubborn and mean. They said sorry to each other and hugged again. They decided to play with the blocks together and make something nice. They learned that sharing and taking turns was better than fighting and breaking things. They also learned that earthquakes and fires were scary and dangerous, and that they should listen to their parents and stay safe. +Lily and Tom are going to the park with Mom. They are very happy. They want to play on the swings and the slide. Mom says they need to wear their jackets because it is cold outside. + +"Come on, Lily and Tom, put on your jackets and sit on the couch. I need to get my keys and bag," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom do what Mom says. They put on their jackets and sit on the couch. They are ready to go. They wait for Mom. + +"Look, Tom, I have a red jacket and you have a blue jacket. We are like the colors of the flag," Lily says. + +"That's right, Lily. We are like the flag. And we are also like the sky and the flowers," Tom says. + +They look out the window and see the blue sky and the red flowers in the garden. They smile. + +"Okay, Lily and Tom, I'm ready too. Let's go to the park and have some fun," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom jump off the couch and run to the door. They hold Mom's hands and walk to the park. They are very happy. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play games. One day, they played a game of hide and seek. Tim was the seeker and Mia was the hider. Mia ran to the garden and found a big bush. She hid behind the bush and waited for Tim to find her. + +Tim looked everywhere for Mia. He checked the house, the garage, the swing, and the sandbox. He could not find Mia. He started to feel tired and bored. He decided to lie and pretend he found Mia. He shouted, "I found you, Mia! You are behind the bush!" + +Mia heard Tim's voice and peeked out from the bush. She saw Tim standing far away, smiling. She knew he was lying. She felt angry and sad. She said, "No, you did not find me, Tim! You are lying! That is not fair!" + +Tim felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong to lie. He walked to the bush and said, "You are right, Mia. I am sorry. I lied because I could not find you. You are very good at hiding. You win the game. You have the victory." + +Mia saw Tim's face and heard his words. She felt happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, Tim. I accept your sorry. You are very polite. You are still my friend. Do you want to play another game?" + +Tim nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, Mia. I want to play another game. But this time, I will not lie. I will be honest and fair. And maybe, I will find you." + +They hugged and ran to the house. They played another game of hide and seek. And they had fun. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. But there was a problem. The slide was near a big tree. And the tree had many birds. Sometimes the birds made a mess on the slide. + +One day, Sam and Mia were waiting for their turn to slide. They saw a boy go down the slide. He screamed and jumped off. He had a big stain on his shirt. It was from a bird. The boy was angry and sad. He ran to his mom. + +Sam and Mia looked at the slide. It was dirty. They did not want to slide on it. But they did not want to leave either. They had an idea. They saw a girl with a pink dress. She was walking to the slide. She did not see the mess. + +"Hey, look at that girl!" Sam said to Mia. "She has a pretty dress. Do you think she likes to slide?" + +Mia nodded. She knew what Sam was thinking. They wanted the girl to slide first. Then they could slide after her. They thought it was a good plan. + +But when the girl reached the top of the slide, she saw the mess. She was scared and disgusted. She did not want to slide. She looked around. She saw Sam and Mia. They were smiling and waving at her. + +"Hi, do you want to slide?" Sam asked. "It's fun and fast. You can go first. We don't mind." + +The girl shook her head. She did not trust Sam and Mia. She thought they were mean and sneaky. She ran away from the slide. She told her dad what she saw. + +Sam and Mia felt guilty. They knew they did something wrong. They did not want to make the girl sad. They wanted to have fun. But they were not nice. They were selfish and rude. + +They decided to say sorry to the girl. They also decided to clean the slide. They found some napkins and water. They wiped the mess off the slide. They made it shiny and clean. + +They looked for the girl. They found her with her dad. They walked to her. They said sorry. They showed her the clean slide. They asked her if she wanted to slide with them. + +The girl smiled. She forgave Sam and Mia. She liked their gesture. She agreed to slide with them. They all went to the slide. They had fun and fast. They became friends. They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and fair. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens. Sara had a veil that she wore on her head. Ben had a crown that he made from paper. They had a big castle that was really a cardboard box. + +"Look at me, I am the queen of the garden!" Sara said. She waved her veil like a flag. "You have to do what I say, or I will send you to the dungeon!" + +"No, I am the king of the garden!" Ben said. He put his crown on his head. "You have to do what I say, or I will take away your veil!" + +They started to argue. They did not want to share the castle. They did not want to listen to each other. They were not having fun. + +Then they heard a noise. It was a big dog. It was barking and running towards them. It looked angry and powerful. It wanted to play with them, but it did not know how to be gentle. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They forgot about their fight. They ran to the castle. But the dog was faster. It reached the castle before them. It jumped on the box and broke it. It grabbed Sara's veil and Ben's crown. It ran away with them. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They lost their castle and their things. They wished they had been nicer to each other. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Let's go find the dog and get our things back," Sara said. + +"OK, but how?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe we can crawl under the fence and follow it," Sara said. + +They crawled under the fence. They saw the dog in the next garden. It was playing with the veil and the crown. It looked happy. + +"Hey, dog, give us back our things!" Sara shouted. + +The dog looked at them. It wagged its tail. It wanted to make friends. + +"Maybe we can play with the dog, too," Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful," Sara said. + +They crawled closer to the dog. They smiled and talked to it. The dog liked them. It gave them back their veil and their crown. It licked their faces. + +Sara and Ben were happy. They made a new friend. They played with the dog. They shared their things. They had fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. It was cold, so they wore their coats. Tom had a red coat and Lily had a blue coat. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. + +"Look, Tom, I can pass the ball to you!" Lily said. She kicked the ball hard and it flew in the air. + +"Wow, Lily, you are very clever!" Tom said. He ran to catch the ball. But he was not fast enough. The ball went over his head and landed near a big dog. + +The dog saw the ball and ran to get it. It picked up the ball in its mouth and started to run away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. He and Lily chased the dog. But the dog was faster. It ran out of the park and into the street. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Lily cried. She was scared. The street had many cars and bikes and people. It was not safe for the dog or the ball. + +Tom had an idea. He took off his red coat and waved it in the air. He hoped the dog would see it and think it was a toy. + +"Here, dog, here!" Tom called. He threw his coat on the ground. The dog saw the coat and dropped the ball. It ran to the coat and started to bite it. + +Tom and Lily ran to the ball and picked it up. They were happy. They had their ball back. + +"Good dog, good dog!" Lily said. She petted the dog and gave it a treat. The dog wagged its tail and licked her face. + +"Good job, Tom, good job!" Lily said. She hugged Tom and gave him his coat. The coat had some holes and dirt on it, but Tom did not mind. + +"Thank you, Lily, thank you!" Tom said. He hugged Lily and put on his coat. They were both clever and brave. + +They went back to the park and played with the ball. They had fun. They were friends. +Sara and Ben liked to play near the creek. They liked to splash in the water, catch frogs and look for shiny stones. One day, they saw a big log across the creek. It looked like a bridge. + +"Let's go over the log," Sara said. "Maybe we can find something new on the other side." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful. The log is slippery and the water is deep." + +They held hands and walked slowly on the log. Sara was gifted at balancing. She could walk on one foot, hop and skip. Ben was not so gifted. He wobbled and stumbled. He was scared of falling. + +"Sara, wait for me," Ben said. "This is hard." + +"Don't worry, Ben. You can do it. Just look at me and follow me," Sara said. + +They were almost at the end of the log when they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck on the road. The truck was going very fast. It did not stop at the red light. It hit a car and made a big crash. + +Sara and Ben were startled by the noise. They turned their heads to see what happened. They lost their balance and fell off the log. They landed in the water with a splash. + +"Help! Help!" Ben cried. "I can't swim!" + +Sara grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him to the shore. She was wet and cold, but she was brave. She hugged Ben and said, "It's OK, Ben. We're safe. We're together." + +They heard sirens and saw lights. The truck and the car were broken. The people were hurt. The police and the firemen came to help them. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for the people. They also felt lucky. They had each other. They had a gifted friend. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked their new train set the best. It had a big engine, a long track, and many cars. They made the train go around and around, and pretended to be the drivers. + +But Tom wanted to have all the fun. He did not like to share the train with Lily. He wanted to control the engine, and choose the cars, and make the noises. He did not let Lily touch anything. Lily was sad, and asked Tom to play together. But Tom said no, and pushed her away. + +Lily felt angry, and wanted to make Tom sorry. She had an idea. She saw a big box under the sofa. It was a gift for Tom's birthday, which was tomorrow. Lily knew that Tom did not know what was in the box. She decided to reveal it to him, and spoil his surprise. + +She pulled the box out, and tore the wrapping paper. She opened the box, and saw what was inside. It was a new bike, with shiny wheels, and a horn, and a basket. It was a very nice bike, and Lily liked it. She thought Tom would be very happy to have it. + +But Tom was not happy. He was very angry. He saw Lily opening his gift, and he felt like she had taken something from him. He yelled at Lily, and ran to the box. He grabbed the bike, and tried to pull it away from Lily. But Lily did not let go. She wanted to ride the bike, too. They both pulled and pushed, and fought over the bike. + +They did not see their mom coming into the room. She saw them fighting, and she was very angry, too. She took the bike away from them, and put it back in the box. She told them that they had been very naughty, and that they had ruined Tom's birthday. She said that they had to learn to share, and to be kind to each other. She said that they could not play with the bike, or the train, or any other toys, until they said sorry to each other, and hugged. + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry, and very sad. They realized that they had been selfish, and mean, and that they had hurt each other. They said sorry to each other, and hugged. They also said sorry to their mom, and thanked her for the bike, and the train. They promised to play together, and to share, and to be nice. Their mom smiled, and gave them a kiss. She said that she was proud of them, and that she loved them. She said that they could play with the bike, and the train, and any other toys, tomorrow, if they behaved well. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being kind is better than being angry. They learned that revealing a secret can hurt someone, and that spoiling a surprise can spoil the fun. They learned that playing together is more fun than playing alone. And they learned to appreciate their toys, and their mom, and each other. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. + +One day, Sam and Mia are playing chess in the park. Sam is winning. He has more pieces than Mia. Mia is sad. She wants to win too. + +"Ha ha, I am the best at chess!" Sam says. He smiles and stretches his arms. He feels proud. + +"That is not nice, Sam. You make me feel bad." Mia says. She frowns and crosses her arms. She feels bitter. + +"I am sorry, Mia. I did not mean to hurt you. Chess is just a game. We are still friends." Sam says. He sees that Mia is upset. He feels sorry. + +"Really? Do you mean it?" Mia says. She looks at Sam. She hopes he is telling the truth. + +"Yes, I do. Here, let me give you a hug." Sam says. He puts his arms around Mia. He wants to make her happy. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. Can we play chess again?" Mia says. She hugs Sam back. She feels better. + +"Of course we can. But next time, let me teach you some tricks. Maybe you can win too." Sam says. He laughs and winks. He feels happy. + +They pack up their chess pieces and board. They hold hands and walk home. They are friends. They like to play chess. +Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. It was winter and there was a lot of snow. Lily and Sam liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Look, Mom, we made a snowman!" Lily said. + +"He is very big and nice," Mom said. "But you know what else you can make in the snow?" + +"What?" Sam asked. + +"Snow angels!" Mom said. "Do you want to try?" + +"Yes, yes!" Lily and Sam said. + +Mom showed them how to lie down on the snow and move their arms and legs. Lily and Sam did the same. They made shapes in the snow that looked like angels. + +"Wow, you made beautiful snow angels!" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Sam said. + +They got up and looked at their snow angels. They were very proud. + +"Can we make more?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, but first you have to roll in the snow," Mom said. + +"Why?" Lily asked. + +"Because it's fun!" Mom said. + +She rolled in the snow and laughed. Lily and Sam followed her. They rolled and rolled and rolled. They got covered in snow and giggled. + +They had a lot of fun in the park. They made a big snowman and snow angels. They rolled in the snow and laughed. They were happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She put on a black apron that was too big for her. She wanted to look like a chef. Mom gave her a bowl and a spoon. She said, "You can enjoy mixing the batter for the cake." + +Lily was happy. She poured some flour, some sugar, some eggs, and some milk into the bowl. She stirred and stirred. She made a big mess. Some batter splashed on her apron, on the table, and on the floor. She giggled. She did not care. She was having fun. + +Mom smiled. She did not mind the mess. She was glad that Lily was enjoying herself. She helped her put the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. She said, "Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. Do you want to help me clean up?" + +Lily nodded. She took off her apron and wiped her hands. She helped Mom wash the dishes, wipe the table, and mop the floor. She felt proud. She said, "I like helping you, Mom. You are the best chef." + +Mom hugged her. She said, "I like helping you, too, Lily. You are the best helper. And you know what? You are also the best daughter. I love you." + +Lily smiled. She said, "I love you, too, Mom. Can we eat the cake now?" + +Mom laughed. She said, "Yes, we can. Let's enjoy our cake together." +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toy car. He had a red car that was fast and loud. He liked to make it zoom and beep on the floor. One day, he saw a big truck outside his window. It had a horn that was very loud. Tom wanted to play with the truck. + +He ran outside and climbed on the truck. He pressed the horn and it made a loud noise. He was happy and laughed. But then he saw a man coming. The man was angry and shouted. He said, "Get off my truck, boy! This is not your toy!" + +Tom was scared and jumped off the truck. He ran back to his house. He forgot his toy car on the floor. He was sad and cried. He wanted his car back. + +His mom saw him and hugged him. She said, "What's wrong, Tom? Why are you crying?" Tom told her what happened. He said, "I played with the truck and the horn. But the man was angry and I ran away. I left my car outside. I want my car back." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you get your car back. But you should not play with things that are not yours. You should ask first. And you should be careful. The truck is big and dangerous. Your car is small and safe." + +She took Tom outside and looked for the truck. The truck was gone. But the toy car was still on the floor. She picked it up and gave it to Tom. Tom was happy and smiled. He said, "Thank you, mom. I have my car back. I will not play with the truck again. I will play with my car. It is fast and fun." He hugged his mom and his car. He went inside and played with his car. He made it zoom and beep on the floor. He was happy. +Lily likes to play with blocks. She has many blocks of different colors and shapes. She can build towers, houses, bridges and animals with her blocks. She is very lively and happy when she plays with blocks. + +One day, it rains a lot. Lily cannot go outside and play. She is sad and bored. She looks at her blocks, but they are wet from the rain. She cannot build anything with wet blocks. They are slippery and sticky and fall apart. + +Lily has an idea. She takes a big towel and puts all her blocks on it. She rubs the blocks with the towel to make them dry. She works hard and fast. She dries all her blocks. She is proud of herself. + +Now, Lily can play with her blocks again. She builds a big castle with a moat and a drawbridge. She pretends to be a princess and a knight. She is lively and happy again. She does not mind the rain anymore. She has fun with her blocks. +Anna liked to soar in the sky. She had a big red kite that she flew with her dad. They went to the park and ran with the kite. The wind made the kite go high and fast. Anna felt happy and free. + +But then a boy came. He had a blue kite. He said his kite was better than Anna's. He said Anna's kite was ugly and old. He tried to make his kite fly near Anna's and tangle the strings. Anna felt angry and sad. + +She said to the boy, "Stop it! Your kite is not better. My kite is pretty and fun. You are mean and rude. Go away!" + +The boy did not listen. He kept trying to bother Anna and her kite. He laughed and said, "You can't make me. I can do what I want. You are a baby and a crybaby." + +Anna did not know what to do. She looked at her dad. He saw what was happening. He said to the boy, "That's enough. You need to be nice and share. You can't bully other kids. You need to apologize to Anna and leave her alone." + +The boy did not like what Anna's dad said. He felt scared and ashamed. He said, "Sorry" in a low voice. He took his kite and ran away. He did not want to play with kites anymore. He felt bitter and lonely. + +Anna felt relieved and grateful. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you, dad. You are the best. I love you and I love my kite." + +Her dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you too. And I love your kite. It's a beautiful kite. Let's keep flying it and have fun." + +They held the strings and watched the kites soar in the sky. They felt happy and free. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to paint. They had many colors and brushes to make pretty pictures. One day, they found a big rock in the park. They decided to paint the rock together. + +Lily wanted to paint the rock blue, like the sky. Max wanted to paint the rock green, like the grass. They argued and pulled the rock from each other. The rock was too heavy and it fell on the ground. It broke into two pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "We broke the rock! Now we can't paint it!" + +"It's your fault!" Max shouted. "You wanted to paint it blue! Blue is a silly color for a rock!" + +"No, it's your fault!" Lily yelled back. "You wanted to paint it green! Green is a boring color for a rock!" + +They were so angry that they stopped being friends. They took their colors and brushes and went home. + +The next day, they saw the rock again in the park. It was still broken, but someone had painted it. One piece was blue and the other piece was green. They also had flowers and stars and hearts on them. The rock looked very pretty. + +Lily and Max felt sorry for breaking the rock and fighting with each other. They realized that they both had good ideas and that they could share and cooperate. They also saw a note next to the rock. It said: + +"Dear Lily and Max, + +I saw your rock and I liked it. I wanted to make it more beautiful for you. I hope you like it too. I think blue and green are both nice colors for a rock. They remind me of the earth. You are lucky to have each other as friends. Friends are more important than rocks. + +Love, + +Mom" + +Lily and Max smiled and hugged each other. They thanked their mom for painting the rock and for teaching them a lesson. They learned that they should respect each other's opinions and that they should not fight over small things. They also learned that their mom loved them very much and that she was very clever and kind. They decided to paint more rocks together and to give them to their mom as a gift. +Lily liked fashion very much. She had many dresses, shoes and hats in her closet. She always wore something new and pretty when she went to school. She wanted everyone to see how good she looked. + +Anna was Lily's friend. She liked fashion too, but she did not have many clothes. She wore the same dress and shoes every day. She wished she had more things to wear, like Lily. She felt envious of Lily's fashion. + +One day, Lily came to school with a shiny necklace. She showed it to Anna and said, "Look at my necklace! It is very beautiful and expensive. My mom gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?" + +Anna looked at the necklace and nodded. She did not say anything, but she felt very sad. She wanted a necklace like that too, but she knew her mom could not afford it. She felt more envious of Lily's fashion. + +The next day, Lily came to school with a new dress. She showed it to Anna and said, "Look at my dress! It is very fancy and colorful. My dad bought it for me at the mall. Do you like it?" + +Anna looked at the dress and nodded. She did not say anything, but she felt very angry. She wanted a dress like that too, but she knew her dad did not have time to go to the mall. She felt even more envious of Lily's fashion. + +The next day, Lily came to school with a big bow on her head. She showed it to Anna and said, "Look at my bow! It is very cute and sparkly. My grandma made it for me with her own hands. Do you like it?" + +Anna looked at the bow and shook her head. She did not like it at all. She thought it was too big and silly. She decided to tell Lily what she really thought. She said, "No, I don't like it. I think it is ugly and stupid. You look like a clown with that bow. You have too many things and you are too proud. You are not a good friend." + +Lily felt very hurt by Anna's words. She did not understand why Anna was so mean to her. She liked her things and she wanted to share them with her friend. She did not know that Anna was envious of her fashion. She said, "Why are you saying those things to me? I thought you were my friend. I like you and I like your dress and shoes. They are simple and nice. You don't need to have many things to be happy. You just need to be yourself and be kind." + +Anna felt ashamed of what she said to Lily. She realized that she was wrong to be envious of Lily's fashion. She understood that Lily was not trying to show off, but to be friendly. She apologized to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you because I was envious of your fashion. I wanted to have what you have, but I forgot that you are more than your things. You are a good friend and I like you too. You are right, I don't need to have many things to be happy. I just need to be myself and be kind." + +Lily forgave Anna and hugged her. They became friends again and learned a lesson. They learned that fashion is not important, but friendship is. They learned that being envious is not good, but being grateful is. They learned that being honest is better than being rude, but being kind is better than being honest. They learned to tell each other what they feel, but also to respect each other's choices. They learned to love each other for who they are, not for what they have. +Lily was a dog who loved steak. She always wagged her tail when she smelled steak in the kitchen. She hoped that her human would give her some steak for dinner. + +One day, her human came home with a big bag. Lily ran to the door and barked hello. She sniffed the bag and smelled steak. She was very eager to eat steak. She followed her human to the kitchen and lay down on the floor. She looked at her human with big eyes and licked her lips. + +"Hello, Lily. Do you want some steak?" her human asked. He took out a steak from the bag and put it on a plate. He cut a small piece and gave it to Lily. Lily ate it fast and wanted more. She barked and wagged her tail. + +"Okay, okay. You can have some more, but not too much. Steak is good, but you also need other food. Here, have another piece." He gave Lily another piece of steak. Lily ate it and thanked her human with a lick. + +Lily was happy. She had steak for dinner. She lay down on her bed and dreamed of steak. She hoped that her human would bring more steak tomorrow. +Lily liked to ride her bike. She had a pink bike with a bell and a basket. She put her doll and her magazine in the basket. She liked to look at the magazine. It had pictures of animals and flowers. + +One day, Lily rode her bike to the park. She saw a big slide and a swing. She wanted to play. She left her bike by a tree. She took her doll and her magazine with her. She put them on a bench. She ran to the slide. + +But when she came back, her magazine was gone. She looked around. She saw a boy with her magazine. He was tearing the pages. He was laughing. Lily was angry and sad. She ran to the boy. She shouted, "That's mine! Give it back!" + +The boy did not listen. He threw the magazine on the ground. He kicked it. He said, "It's broken now. You can't have it." He ran away. + +Lily cried. She picked up her magazine. It was broken. The pages were ripped and dirty. She could not see the animals and flowers anymore. She hugged her doll. She wished she had not left her bike. She wanted to go home. She looked for her bike. But her bike was gone too. Someone had taken it. Lily cried louder. She had nothing left. She was alone in the park. She did not like to ride her bike anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around the room, but she did not see Ben. She heard a giggle from somewhere. She followed the sound and ran to the hall. + +The hall was long and had many doors. Lily opened one door and saw a closet. She opened another door and saw a bathroom. She opened another door and saw a bedroom. She did not see Ben in any of them. She opened the last door and saw a red room. The room had red walls, red curtains, red carpet, and red furniture. It was very bright and pretty. + +Lily stepped into the red room and looked around. She saw a big red bed with a red blanket. She saw a red dresser with a red mirror. She saw a red chair with a red pillow. She saw a red lamp with a red shade. She did not see Ben, but she saw something moving under the bed. + +Lily walked to the bed and bent down. She lifted the blanket and saw Ben hiding under the bed. He had a red hat on his head and a red scarf around his neck. He smiled and said, "Boo!" + +Lily jumped and screamed. She was scared and surprised. She dropped the blanket and ran out of the red room. Ben crawled out of the bed and chased after her. He laughed and said, "I got you, I got you!" + +Lily ran to the hall and paused. She turned around and saw Ben running towards her. She smiled and said, "No, you didn't, no, you didn't!" + +They ran and laughed and played some more. They had fun in the big house. They liked the red room. It was their favorite hiding place. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard with their toy jeep. They liked to pretend they were on a safari, looking for animals and plants. They drove the jeep over the grass, the dirt and the rocks, making vroom-vroom noises. + +"Look, Ben, a pond!" Lily said, pointing to a big puddle of water. "Maybe there are fish or frogs in there. Let's go see!" + +"Okay, Lily, but be careful. The water might be deep or dirty," Ben said, following his sister. + +They parked the jeep near the edge of the puddle and got out. They bent down and peered into the water, hoping to spot something interesting. But all they saw was their own faces and some leaves. + +"Aw, this is boring," Lily said, pouting. "There's nothing here." + +"Wait, what's that?" Ben said, pointing to something shiny and round in the water. "It looks like a coin or a button. Maybe it's treasure!" + +Lily's eyes widened. She reached out her hand and tried to grab the shiny thing. But as soon as she touched the water, she felt something cold and wet wrap around her wrist. She screamed and pulled back, but it was too late. She had been caught by a mysterious tentacle! + +"Help, Ben, help!" Lily cried, as the tentacle dragged her into the puddle. "It's a monster!" + +Ben was scared, but he wanted to save his sister. He grabbed a stick and ran to the puddle. He swung the stick at the tentacle, trying to make it let go of Lily. But the tentacle was strong and slippery. It ignored the stick and pulled Lily deeper into the water. + +Lily and Ben were both soaked and terrified. They thought they were going to be eaten by the monster. But then they heard a familiar voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" It was their dad, who had come to check on them. He saw them struggling in the puddle and ran to help them. He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her out of the water. He also pulled out the tentacle, which turned out to be a rubber hose that was connected to the faucet. + +"It's not a monster, it's a hose!" their dad said, laughing. "You must have turned on the water by accident and made the hose move. It's just a prank, not a treasure." + +Lily and Ben felt silly and relieved. They hugged their dad and laughed too. They were glad it was not a real monster, but they still thought it was a mysterious adventure. They decided to dry off and play with their jeep somewhere else. Maybe they would find a real treasure next time. +One day, a boy and a girl went to play near a big lake. They liked to throw stones in the water and watch the ripples. But they did not go too close to the edge, because their mom had told them the lake was dangerous. + +The boy saw a big stick and picked it up. He wanted to see how far he could throw it. He swung it back and forth and then let it go. But he threw it too hard and it flew over the water and hit a duck. + +The duck was very angry and quacked loudly. It flapped its wings and swam towards the boy. The boy was scared and ran away. The girl followed him. + +"Sorry, duck!" the boy shouted. "I did not mean to hit you!" + +The duck did not reply. It kept quacking and chasing the boy and the girl. They ran and ran until they reached their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, help!" the boy and the girl cried. "A duck is after us!" + +Their mom looked up and saw the duck. She laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's just a duck. It won't hurt you. But you should not throw sticks at animals. That's not nice." + +The boy and the girl felt sorry and nodded. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We won't do it again." + +The duck stopped quacking and swam away. The boy and the girl hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I love you too. Now, let's go home and have some cookies." +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sara has a pink teddy bear and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, Sara, my car can go very fast!" Ben says, zooming his car on the floor. + +"Wow, Ben, your car is cool!" Sara says, watching him. "Can I try it?" + +"OK, Sara, you can try it. But be careful, it is very precious to me." Ben says, giving her his car. + +Sara takes the car and makes it go on the floor too. She likes how it feels in her hand. She sees a pass under the sofa. It is a small card with a picture and some words on it. She does not know what it is, but it looks mysterious. + +"Ben, look what I found!" Sara says, holding the pass. + +"What is that, Sara?" Ben asks, curious. + +"I don't know, Ben. It is a pass. Maybe it is a magic pass. Maybe it can take us to a new place." Sara says, imagining. + +"Really, Sara? Can we try it?" Ben says, excited. + +"Yes, Ben, let's try it. Maybe we can finish our game in a new place." Sara says, smiling. + +They hold the pass together and close their eyes. They wish very hard to go somewhere else. They feel a strange wind and hear a strange sound. They open their eyes and see that they are in a different room. It is full of books and toys and colors. They are amazed and happy. + +"Wow, Sara, we did it! We used the magic pass!" Ben says, jumping. + +"Wow, Ben, this place is awesome! Look at all the things we can play with!" Sara says, clapping. + +They run around the room and explore everything. They have a lot of fun with the magic pass. They forget about their toys in the living room. They are too busy playing in the new place. They are very happy. +Sara was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her dog. She wanted to rest on her bed. She took her teddy bear and went to her room. + +She put her teddy bear on her pillow and lay down next to him. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. But she heard a noise. It was her dog. He was scratching his ear. He had a dry ear and it was itchy. + +Sara opened her eyes and saw her dog. He looked sad. She got up and went to him. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, doggy. I will help you." She took a wet cloth and rubbed his ear gently. He wagged his tail and licked her face. + +She smiled and said, "There, doggy. Is that better?" He nodded and barked. She said, "Good. Now let's rest together." She took him and her teddy bear and went back to her bed. She cuddled with them and closed her eyes. She felt happy and warm. She fell asleep. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together in the park. Today, they pretend to be pirates. They wear hats and scarves and make swords from sticks. + +"Arrr, matey, I am Captain Lily, the most brave pirate in the world!" Lily says. + +"And I am First Mate Ben, the most loyal pirate in the world!" Ben says. + +They run around the park, looking for treasure and fighting other pirates. They see a big slide and climb up. They pretend it is their ship. + +"Look, Captain Lily, there is a treasure chest at the bottom of the slide!" Ben says. + +"Let's go get it, First Mate Ben!" Lily says. + +They slide down the slide, laughing and shouting. They reach the bottom and open the chest. It is full of colorful balls. + +"Wow, what a great treasure!" Lily says. + +"We are rich, rich, rich!" Ben says. + +They hug each other and play with the balls. They are very happy. They pretend to be pirates all day. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But today is very hot. The sun is bright and the air is warm. Lily and Ben feel sweaty and thirsty. + +"Can we have some water, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Of course, my loves. Come here and drink." Mom says. She has a big bottle of water and two cups. She pours some water for Lily and Ben. They drink and say "Ahh". + +"Much better, right?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod their heads. They feel cooler and happier. + +"Can we play some more, please?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but not too long. It's almost time for lunch." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod their heads again. They run back to the playground. They swing and slide and run some more. They have fun and laugh. They are glad they have water and mom. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big truck with many bright colors. The truck has a sign that says "Ice Cream". + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Sara says. "It has ice cream!" + +"Let's go and get some!" Tom says. They run to the truck and wait in line. + +The man in the truck is very nice. He has a big smile and a hat. He gives ice cream to the children. Sara and Tom get to choose their flavors. Sara picks chocolate and Tom picks vanilla. + +"Thank you, mister!" Sara and Tom say. They pay the man with their coins. + +"You're welcome, kids!" the man says. "Enjoy your ice cream!" + +Sara and Tom sit on a bench and eat their ice cream. They are very happy. + +"This is the best ice cream ever!" Sara says. + +"I agree!" Tom says. "The man in the truck has a cool job. He makes children happy with ice cream!" + +Sara nods. She thinks for a moment. Then she says, "Tom, do you know what you want to be when you grow up?" + +Tom thinks too. He looks at the truck again. He realizes something. + +"Yes, I do!" he says. "I want to be an ice cream man!" +Sara was nervous. She had a new blouse that Mommy gave her. It was pink and had flowers on it. She liked it very much, but she did not know if the other kids at school would like it too. + +She walked to the bus stop with Mommy. She saw Billy, her friend. He was wearing a blue shirt and jeans. He smiled at her and said, "Hi, Sara. You look pretty today." + +Sara felt happy. She said, "Thank you, Billy. I like your shirt too. It is blue like the sky." + +They got on the bus and sat together. They talked about their favorite toys and games. Sara forgot to be nervous. She was having fun. + +But then, a big boy came and sat next to them. He was mean. He looked at Sara's blouse and said, "What is that? It is ugly. It looks like a curtain. You should yield it to me. I can use it to wipe my nose." + +Sara felt sad and scared. She did not want to give her blouse to the mean boy. She liked her blouse. She said, "No, it is mine. Mommy gave it to me. It is not ugly. It is pretty. You are mean. Go away." + +Billy saw that Sara was upset. He did not like the mean boy either. He said, "Leave her alone. She does not have to yield anything to you. You are rude. You should say sorry." + +The mean boy did not like that. He got angry. He said, "You are both stupid. I can take whatever I want. I am bigger than you." + +He reached for Sara's blouse. But then, the bus driver saw what was happening. He stopped the bus and said, "Hey, you. Stop that. You are not allowed to bully other kids. You have to yield your seat to Sara and Billy. You have to sit in the front. And you have to apologize to them. Or else, you will go to the principal's office." + +The mean boy was afraid. He did not want to go to the principal's office. He said, "Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Billy. I was wrong. I will not bother you again." + +He got up and moved to the front. Sara and Billy smiled at each other. They were glad that the bus driver helped them. They said, "Thank you, bus driver. You are nice." + +The bus driver said, "You are welcome, kids. You are brave. You did the right thing. You should be proud of yourselves. And you should be proud of your blouse, Sara. It is very pretty." + +Sara felt happy again. She hugged her blouse. She said, "Thank you, bus driver. I am proud of my blouse. And I am proud of my friend, Billy. He is very kind." + +Billy said, "And I am proud of my friend, Sara. She is very smart." + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They were friends. +Tom and Sue were playing in the kitchen. They liked to make noise with the pots and pans. They also liked to pretend they were cooking with the spoons and forks. + +"Look, I have a big spoon!" Tom said. He held up a wooden spoon that was bigger than his hand. "I can stir anything with this!" + +"I have a funny spoon!" Sue said. She held up a metal spoon that was bent and twisted. "It can spring and bounce like a frog!" + +Tom wanted to see the funny spoon. He tried to grab it from Sue, but she pulled it away. "No, it's mine!" she said. "You have your own spoon!" + +They started to fight over the funny spoon. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The spoon flew out of their hands and hit the window. The window broke with a loud crash. Glass fell on the floor and the spoon bounced away. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the broken window and the glass and the spoons. She was very angry. She scolded Tom and Sue and sent them to their room. She said they had to pay for the window with their allowance. They had no more money to buy toys or candy. + +Tom and Sue were very sad. They wished they had not fought over the funny spoon. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They learned that fighting was not fun. It was bad. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a bee flying from one flower to another. It was yellow and black and had a fuzzy body. + +"Look, a bee!" Lila said. "It makes honey. Can we catch it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't catch the bee. It will sting us and it will hurt. And the bee needs the flowers to make honey. We should let it be." + +"But I want to see it closer. It is so pretty and rare. I promise I won't touch it. Please, Ben, please!" Lila begged. + +Ben sighed. He wanted to make Lila happy, but he also knew that catching the bee was not a good idea. He thought for a moment. Then he had an idea. + +"Okay, Lila, I have a plan. We can't catch the bee, but we can watch it. We can make a bee house with some sticks and leaves and put it near the flowers. Maybe the bee will like it and go inside. Then we can see it better, but we won't bother it. Do you like that?" + +Lila nodded. She liked Ben's plan. She thought it was clever and kind. She smiled and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I promise I will help you make the bee house. And I promise I won't try to catch the bee. Let's go and find some sticks and leaves." + +They ran to the shed and got some sticks and leaves. They worked together to make a bee house. They put it near the flowers and waited for the bee to come. They hoped the bee would like their gift. They were happy and curious. They loved the garden and the bee. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. The garden has many flowers and trees and bugs. Lily and Ben like to look at the bugs and make up names for them. + +One day, they find a big worm in the dirt. It is brown and long and wiggly. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to touch the worm. + +"Can I hold it?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be gentle," Ben says. He picks up the worm and gives it to Lily. + +Lily holds the worm in her hand. It feels slimy and tickly. She giggles. She tries to make the worm straight, but it twists and curls. She thinks it is funny. + +"Look, Ben, the worm is dancing!" Lily says. + +Ben laughs. He wants to hold the worm too. He reaches for it, but Lily does not let go. + +"No, it is my worm now," Lily says. She holds the worm tighter. + +Ben is sad. He wants to share the worm. He tries to pull the worm from Lily, but Lily pulls back. + +"Stop, Lily, you will hurt the worm!" Ben says. + +Lily and Ben tug and tug. The worm twists and stretches. It does not like it. It tries to get away. + +Suddenly, the worm breaks in two. Lily and Ben are shocked. They drop the worm pieces. They look at each other. They feel bad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. + +They hug and say they are still friends. They look at the worm pieces. They wonder if the worm is OK. + +They see the worm pieces move. They wiggle and crawl. They look like two normal worms. + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They smile. They think the worm is magic. + +They decide to leave the worms alone. They go to play with other bugs. They are happy. They learn to be careful with the worms. +Lily liked to imagine that she was a chef. She had a big pan and a wooden spoon in her play kitchen. She pretended to cook tasty food for her family and friends. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. She said, "Ben, do you want to be my helper? We can make soup with carrots and potatoes and cheese." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked soup. He said, "Yes, Lily, I want to be your helper. What can I do?" + +Lily gave him a knife and a cutting board. She said, "You can cut the carrots and potatoes into small pieces. Be careful with the knife. It is sharp." + +Ben did as Lily said. He cut the carrots and potatoes carefully. He put them in the pan. Lily added some water and cheese. She stirred the soup with her spoon. She said, "Now we have to wait for the soup to boil. Then we can taste it." + +They waited for a few minutes. They heard the soup bubbling in the pan. They smelled the cheese and the vegetables. They were hungry. They said, "The soup is ready. Let's taste it." + +They poured some soup into their bowls. They blew on it to cool it down. They took a sip. They smiled. They said, "The soup is tasty. We are good chefs." + +They ate their soup and shared it with their toys. They had fun imagining that they were chefs. They said, "Thank you for playing with me. You are my friend." +Lily and Ben are young. They are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to try it. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben. It is fun. You can do it," Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. It is too high. I might fall," Ben says. + +Lily holds Ben's hand. She smiles at him. "Don't worry, Ben. I will support you. We can go together. I will not let you go. You will be safe," she says. + +Ben looks at Lily. He trusts her. He nods his head. "Okay, Lily. Let's go. Thank you for supporting me," he says. + +They climb the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold each other. They slide down. They laugh. They feel happy. They hug. + +They learn that supporting each other makes them brave and strong. They learn that being friends makes them safe and happy. They learn that trying new things can be fun. They are proud of themselves. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big hill of sand. They want to make a castle. + +"Let's go to the sand, Ben!" Lily says. "We can use our buckets and shovels." + +"OK, Lily!" Ben says. "But first, we have to zip our jackets. It is cold today." + +They zip their jackets and run to the sand. They start to dig and pile and shape. They make a big castle with towers and walls and a door. + +"Look at our castle, Lily!" Ben says. "It is so strong. No one can break it." + +"Yes, Ben!" Lily says. "It is the best castle ever. We are good builders." + +They are happy and proud. They play with their castle until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the sand and their castle. They hope it will still be there tomorrow. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big potato on the ground. It is brown and round. + +"Look, a potato!" Tim says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK!" Sue says. They pick up the potato and throw it to each other. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He has a basket of potatoes. He is the farmer. + +"Hey, you kids! That's my potato!" he shouts. "Give it back!" + +Tim and Sue are scared. They run away fast. They drop the potato. + +"Sorry, mister!" Tim says. + +"Sorry, mister!" Sue says. + +They run to their homes. They do not look back. + +They regret taking the potato. They do not want to make the farmer sad. They do not want to play with potatoes again. They want to play with their toys. They learn a lesson. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks. They wanted to make a big tower. They put one block on top of another, and another, and another. They were very careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Lily, we almost complete the tower!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very high and pretty!" Lily said. + +They only needed one more block to finish the tower. But they could not find it. They looked under the table, behind the sofa, in the toy box. They could not see the block anywhere. + +"Where is the last block, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we lost it." Ben said. + +They were very sad. They wanted to complete the tower so much. + +Then they heard a noise. It was their dog, Spot. He came running into the room, wagging his tail. He had something in his mouth. It was the last block! + +"Spot, you found the block!" Ben said. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Lily said. + +They took the block from Spot and thanked him. Then they put the block on top of the tower. They completed the tower! They were very happy. They clapped their hands and cheered. + +"Wow, Ben, we did it!" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, we did it!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and hugged Spot. Spot licked their faces. He was happy too. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. It was time for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, lunch is ready!" Mom said. + +"What is it, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"It is your favorite, macaroni and cheese!" Mom said. + +"Yummy, macaroni and cheese!" Ben and Lily said. + +They ran to the kitchen, leaving the tower behind. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Mom served them the macaroni and cheese. It was hot and cheesy and delicious. + +"Thank you, Mom, this is delicious!" Ben and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids, enjoy!" Mom said. + +They ate the macaroni and cheese with big spoons. They smiled and talked about their tower. They were very proud of it. + +After lunch, they asked Mom if they could go back to the tower. Mom said yes, but they had to clean up after they were done. + +"OK, Mom, we will!" Ben and Lily said. + +They ran back to the room, where the tower was still standing. They decided to play with it some more. They pretended it was a castle, and they were the king and the queen. They had a lot of fun. + +They also remembered to open the door for Spot, who wanted to join them. He was their loyal guard. They loved him very much. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch movies on the big TV. Mom says they can choose one movie to watch today. Lily and Ben are happy. They are lucky. + +Lily wants to watch a movie about a princess. She likes the princess's dress and crown. Ben wants to watch a movie about a dinosaur. He likes the dinosaur's roar and teeth. They look at the movies on the shelf. They do not agree. + +Mom says they have to share. She says they can take turns. Lily can choose the first movie, and Ben can choose the second movie. Or Ben can choose the first movie, and Lily can choose the second movie. They have to decide. + +Lily and Ben think hard. They do not want to make each other sad. They want to be nice. They look at each other. They smile. They have an idea. + +They choose a movie that has both a princess and a dinosaur. They both like the movie. They hug and thank Mom. They watch the movie together. They are happy. They are lucky. They are twins. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the gym. The gym has many toys and balls and mats. Sara and Ben like to run and jump and roll on the mats. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big box in the gym. They are curious. They want to see what is inside the box. They look around. No one is watching. They go to the box and open it. + +Inside the box, they see many candies. They are colorful and shiny and sweet. Sara and Ben are happy. They love candies. They want to eat some. But they know they are not supposed to. They know the candies are for the party later. + +Sara and Ben whisper to each other. They make a plan. They decide to take one candy each and hide it in their pockets. They think no one will notice. They are careful. They pick their favorite candies and put them in their pockets. They close the box and run away. + +But they do not see that Miss Lee, their teacher, is watching them. She sees them take the candies. She is not happy. She is angry. She follows them and stops them. + +"Sara and Ben, what are you doing?" she asks. "Did you take something from the box?" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They do not know what to say. They look at each other. They feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They take out the candies from their pockets and give them to Miss Lee. + +"We are sorry, Miss Lee," they say. "We wanted to try the candies. They looked so sweet. We only took one each. Please do not be mad at us." + +Miss Lee sighs. She is not happy, but she is not mad. She knows Sara and Ben are good kids. They made a mistake. She wants to teach them a lesson. + +"Sara and Ben, you know you should not take things that are not yours," she says. "You know you should ask before you eat something. You know you should wait for the party. The candies are for everyone to share. How would you feel if someone took your candy without asking?" + +Sara and Ben think. They feel sad. They would not like it if someone took their candy. They would feel hurt and angry. They understand how Miss Lee feels. + +"We are sorry, Miss Lee," they say again. "We feel bad. We will not do it again. We will wait for the party. We will share the candies with everyone." + +Miss Lee smiles. She is glad Sara and Ben learned their lesson. She is proud of them for being honest and sorry. She hugs them and forgives them. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben," she says. "I appreciate your apology. I know you are good kids. You can still have some candies at the party. But only after you eat your lunch and fruits. OK?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They are happy. They thank Miss Lee. They go back to the gym and play with their friends. They look forward to the party. They think the candies will taste even sweeter after they wait. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a car and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Ben saw a wire on the floor. He wanted to see what it was, so he picked it up and tried to bend it. + +"Ben, don't touch that!" Lily said. "That's a wire. It can hurt you." + +Ben ignored her and kept playing with the wire. He made it into a loop and put it around his neck. He pretended he was a superhero with a necklace. + +"Look, Lily, I'm a superhero!" Ben said. "I have a magic wire!" + +Lily frowned. She did not like Ben's game. She thought it was crazy and dangerous. She ran to their mom and told her what Ben was doing. + +"Mom, Ben is playing with a wire!" Lily said. "He put it around his neck. He says he's a superhero. He's crazy!" + +Mom dropped what she was doing and ran to the living room. She saw Ben with the wire around his neck. She was scared and angry. She took the wire off Ben and threw it away. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom said. "That wire is not a toy. It can hurt you. You could choke yourself. You are not a superhero. You are a silly boy." + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to make Mom scared and angry. He did not know the wire was not a toy. He just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Ben said. "I didn't know. I won't play with wires again." + +Mom hugged Ben and kissed him. She was glad he was okay. She told him to be careful and to listen to Lily. She gave him his car and told him to play with that instead. + +Ben nodded and said he would. He went back to play with Lily. He gave her his car and asked her to share her doll. Lily smiled and said yes. They played nicely and forgot about the wire. Mom watched them and smiled too. She was happy they were safe and happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and animals. They have fun. + +One day, they see a new girl in the park. Her name is Lily. She has no chalk. She looks sad. Anna and Ben want to help her. + +"Hi, Lily. Do you want to play with us?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, please. But I have no chalk," Lily says. + +"Don't worry. We can share our chalk with you," Ben says. + +They give Lily some chalk. Lily smiles. She draws a rainbow with them. They become friends. + +Anna and Ben are kind. They share what they have with others. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Lila and Ben like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun with their friends. One day, they see something new in the park. It is a big pile of gray dust. It looks soft and harmless. + +"What is that?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and look," Ben says. + +They run to the pile of gray dust. They touch it with their hands. It is not soft. It is rough and dirty. It makes their hands black. It smells bad. + +"Yuck!" Lila says. + +"Let's go away," Ben says. + +They run back to their friends. They wash their hands with water. They ask their friends what the pile of gray dust is. + +"That is ash," one friend says. + +"Ash? What is ash?" Lila asks. + +"Ash is what is left when something burns. Like wood or paper or trash. It is not good to play with. It can hurt your skin and eyes and lungs," the friend says. + +"Oh, no! We didn't know that. We thought it was harmless," Ben says. + +They are sorry and scared. They promise to never touch ash again. They play with their friends and forget about the pile of gray dust. They are happy and safe. +Anna liked to study books with pictures and words. She wanted to learn many things. She had a big book about animals that she liked very much. She liked to look at the lions, the monkeys, the elephants and the birds. + +One day, she saw a new neighbor move in next door. He had a big truck with many boxes. He also had a big dog. The dog was black and brown and had a loud bark. Anna was fearful of the dog. She thought the dog might bite her or chase her. + +She ran inside her house and told her mom. "Mom, there is a new neighbor with a big dog. I am fearful of the dog. Can I stay inside?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be fearful, Anna. The dog is probably friendly. Maybe he is just excited to see a new place. Why don't you go and say hello to the neighbor and the dog? Maybe you can make a new friend." + +Anna was not sure. She was still fearful. But she wanted to be brave. She took her book about animals and went outside. She saw the neighbor and the dog. The neighbor smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. And this is Rex. He is a good dog. He likes to play and cuddle. Do you want to pet him?" + +Anna looked at Rex. He wagged his tail and licked his nose. He did not look mean. He looked happy. Anna took a step closer and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I like animals. I have a book about animals. Do you want to see?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Sure, I like animals too. Can I see your book?" + +Anna showed him her book. They sat on the grass and looked at the pictures and words. Rex lay down next to them and snuggled. Anna was not fearful anymore. She was happy. She had a new friend. And so did Rex. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they went to Ben's house after school. Ben's mom gave them some juice and cookies. She said, "You can play in the living room, but don't go to the kitchen. The refrigerator is broken and it is very cold inside. It can hurt you." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom." They played with the blocks and the dolls. They had fun. But after a while, Ben got bored. He said, "Lily, let's go to the kitchen. I want to see the refrigerator. Maybe we can find some ice cream or popsicles." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. Mom said we can't go. It is dangerous. We should listen to mom. She knows what is good for us." + +Ben said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. It is not dangerous. It is just cold. Come on, let's go. It will be fun. Don't you want to join me?" + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to be a good friend. She did not want to make Ben angry. She said, "Okay, Ben. I will join you. But we have to be quick. We don't want mom to find out." + +They sneaked to the kitchen. They saw the refrigerator. It was big and white. It had a sign that said, "Do not open." Ben said, "Look, Lily. There is the refrigerator. Let's open it and see what is inside." + +He pulled the door. It was hard to open. He used all his strength. He opened it a little bit. He saw some ice and snow. He said, "Wow, Lily. It is like a winter wonderland. Let's go inside and explore." + +He pushed the door more. He went inside. He said, "Come on, Lily. Join me. It is so cool and fun." + +Lily was scared. She saw Ben disappear into the refrigerator. She heard him laugh. She said, "Ben, come back. It is too cold. We have to go. Mom will be mad." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "No, Lily. Stay with me. It is so fun. Look, I found some ice cream. Yum." + +Lily did not know what to do. She wanted to help Ben. She wanted to join him. But she also wanted to be safe. She said, "Ben, please. Come back. We have to go. Please." + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy eating ice cream. He did not notice that the door was closing. He did not notice that the refrigerator was getting colder and colder. He did not notice that he was freezing. + +Lily saw the door close. She tried to open it. But it was too late. It was locked. She could not open it. She could not see Ben. She could not hear him. She was alone. She was scared. She was sad. + +She cried. She said, "Ben, Ben, where are you? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I should have listened to mom. I should have stopped you. I should have not joined you. Please, Ben, please. Come back." + +But no one answered. Ben was gone. He was frozen. He was dead. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents. They know what is good for you. Do not go to dangerous places. Do not join bad friends. Be smart and safe. +Sara loves her doll. She calls her doll Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Sara plays with Lily every day. She brushes her hair and sings to her. + +One day, Sara's mom has some news. She says, "Sara, I have a surprise for you. I found a new doll for you. She is very rare and pretty. Do you want to see her?" Sara nods. She likes surprises. + +Mom brings a box and opens it. Inside is a doll with curly hair and a blue dress. She has a smile and a bow. Mom says, "This is Daisy. She is a rare doll. She can talk and sing. Do you like her?" + +Sara looks at Daisy. She is pretty, but she is not Lily. Sara feels sad. She says, "No, thank you, Mom. I don't want Daisy. I want Lily. Lily is my best friend. Please don't replace her." + +Mom is surprised. She says, "But Sara, Daisy is a special doll. She can do many things that Lily can't. Don't you want to try her?" + +Sara shakes her head. She says, "No, Mom. I don't care what Daisy can do. I love Lily. She is special to me. Please let me keep her." + +Mom sees that Sara is serious. She says, "Okay, Sara. I understand. You can keep Lily. Daisy is a gift for you. You can play with her if you want, or you can give her to someone else. It's up to you." + +Sara hugs Lily. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry I don't like Daisy. Maybe I can give her to Anna. She likes dolls too. Maybe she will be happy with Daisy." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's very kind of you, Sara. I'm sure Anna will love Daisy. And I'm glad you love Lily. She is a lucky doll to have you." +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some cups. They pretend they are selling drinks to their toys. + +"Who wants some water?" Sara asks. "It is very good and cold. Only one money for a cup." + +"I do, I do!" Ben says. He gives Sara a shiny coin from his pocket. Sara pours some water into a cup and hands it to him. "Thank you, Sara. This is the best water ever." + +"You're welcome, Ben. Do you want more?" Sara says. + +"Yes, please. But I have no more money. Can I pay you later?" Ben says. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes Ben and she wants to share her water with him. But she also likes money and she wants to save it for a new toy. + +"OK, Ben. You can pay me later. But only one more cup, OK? I don't have much water available." Sara says. + +"OK, Sara. Thank you. You are very nice." Ben says. He drinks his second cup of water and smiles. He is happy to have a friend like Sara. +Ben and Lily were excited to go to the farm with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the animals and play in the hay. They got in the car and put on their seat belts. Mom was the driver and dad was the leader. He had a map and told mom where to go. + +"Look, there is a cow!" Lily said, pointing out the window. + +"Moo!" Ben said, making a cow sound. + +They drove for a long time and saw many things. They saw horses, sheep, pigs, and chickens. They also saw tractors, barns, and fences. They liked the colors and the noises. + +"We are almost there!" dad said, looking at the map. + +"Yay!" Ben and Lily said, clapping their hands. + +They turned into a dirt road and saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the Farm". They parked the car and got out. A man came to greet them. He wore a hat and boots and had a friendly smile. + +"Hello, I am Farmer Joe. I am happy to see you. Do you want to see the farm?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Follow me, then. I will lead you to the animals. You can pet them and feed them. They are very nice and gentle. But be careful, some of them might be a bit messy!" he said, laughing. + +Ben and Lily followed Farmer Joe. They were excited to see the farm. They had a lot of fun and learned many things. They thanked Farmer Joe for being a good leader and a good driver. They said goodbye to the animals and got back in the car. They were tired but happy. They had a great day at the farm. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to draw with pencils. They had many erasers to fix their mistakes. One day, a new boy came to their class. His name was Ben. He had no erasers, only a big pencil. + +"Can I borrow an eraser?" Ben asked Lily and Tom. + +"Sorry, we don't have any extra erasers," Lily said. + +"But you have so many!" Ben said. + +"We need them for our drawings," Tom said. + +Ben felt sad. He wanted to draw, but he could not fix his mistakes. He looked at his big pencil. It was dull and had no point. + +"I have an idea," Ben said. "I can sell you my pencil. It is very big and strong. You can draw anything with it." + +Lily and Tom looked at Ben's pencil. They thought it was cool. They wanted to try it. + +"How much do you want for it?" Lily asked. + +"Only one eraser," Ben said. + +"OK, I will give you one eraser," Lily said. She gave Ben a pink eraser and took his pencil. + +"Me too, me too," Tom said. He gave Ben a blue eraser and took another pencil. + +Ben smiled. He had two erasers now. He could draw and fix his mistakes. He thanked Lily and Tom and went to his seat. + +Lily and Tom tried to draw with Ben's pencils. But they soon found out that the pencils were not good. They were dull and had no point. They could not make nice lines or shapes. They could not erase anything either. They felt angry and cheated. + +"Hey, Ben, these pencils are bad!" Lily shouted. + +"Yeah, they are dull and useless!" Tom shouted. + +"Give us back our erasers!" they both shouted. + +But Ben did not listen. He ignored them and kept drawing with his erasers. He was happy and proud of his drawings. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They should not judge things by their size or appearance. They should not be greedy or selfish. They should be kind and share with others. They should not sell or buy things that they do not need or know. They should be happy with what they have. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. They had a big pile of rocks and sticks that they used as a ramp and a bridge. + +"Look at my car, Sara!" Ben said. "It can jump over the ramp and land on the bridge!" + +He pushed his car hard and watched it fly in the air. But it did not land on the bridge. It landed on the other side, where the grass was tall and green. + +"Oh no!" Sara said. "Where did your car go?" + +They ran to the other side and looked for the car. They moved the grass and the leaves, but they could not find it. + +"It vanished!" Ben said. "It is gone!" + +He felt sad and angry. He liked his car very much. It was red and shiny and fast. + +"Maybe it is under the bridge," Sara said. "Let's look there." + +They crawled under the bridge and saw something shiny. It was Ben's car! But it was not red and shiny and fast anymore. It was a wreck. It had a big dent and a broken wheel and a scratched paint. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "My car is terrible! It is ruined!" + +He picked up his car and hugged it. He felt like crying. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara said. "It was an accident. Maybe we can fix it." + +She tried to cheer him up. She gave him a hug and a smile. + +"Or maybe we can get you a new car," she said. "A better one. One that can jump and land and not vanish." + +Ben looked at her and nodded. He still felt sad, but he also felt a little better. He had a good friend. + +"Thank you, Sara," he said. "You are nice. Let's go and play with your car." + +They left the wreck under the bridge and went back to the garden. They played with Sara's car, which was blue and shiny and fast. They made it zoom and crash and honk. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big shiny object on the grass. It looked like a ball, but it had many colors and lights. + +"Wow, what is that?" Anna asked. + +"Let's go and see!" Ben said. + +They ran towards the object, but a man stopped them. He was wearing a uniform and a badge. + +"Stop, kids! Don't touch that!" he warned. + +"Why not?" Ben asked. + +"Because it's not a ball. It's a fake bomb. Someone put it here to scare people. It's very dangerous. It could explode!" the man explained. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They backed away from the object. + +"Who would do that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. But we have to find them and stop them. You kids did a good thing by listening to me. You are very smart and brave. Now go and play somewhere else, and stay away from the object. I'll call for help." the man said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They thanked the man and ran to the swings. They were glad they were safe and they learned a new word: warn. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily has a new book. It has many pictures of animals. Lily loves animals. + +"Can I see your book?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can lend it for a little time," Lily says. She gives the book to Ben. + +Ben is happy. He opens the book and looks at the pictures. He sees a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a snake. He likes the snake. It is long and green and has a big knot on its tail. + +"Look, Lily, the snake has a knot!" Ben says. He points at the picture. + +Lily looks at the picture. She does not like the snake. It makes her nervous. She thinks the snake is scary and can bite. + +"I don't like the snake. It is not nice. Can I have my book back?" Lily says. + +Ben is sad. He likes the snake. He wants to look at it more. + +"But I like the snake. It is cool. Can I keep the book a little more?" Ben says. + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They both want the book. They pull the book from each other. The book tears. + +"Oh no! The book is broken!" Lily and Ben say. + +They feel bad. They broke the book. They are sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should not have pulled the book," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have let you look at the snake," Lily says. + +They hug each other. They are friends again. + +They go to Lily's mom. They show her the book. They tell her what happened. + +Lily's mom is not angry. She is glad they are sorry and friends. She says she can fix the book. She gets some tape and sticks the book together. + +"There, the book is fixed. You can still read it and look at the pictures," Lily's mom says. + +She gives the book to Lily and Ben. They thank her. They sit down and look at the book together. They take turns to choose the pictures. They learn about the animals. They have fun. +Ben and Mia like to play with bricks. They build houses and towers and cars with them. They have many colors of bricks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +One day, they are playing in the yard. They make a big house with bricks. They are happy and proud of their house. They put a door and a window and a roof on it. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is curious and wants to play, too. He runs to the house and jumps on it. The house falls down. The bricks scatter everywhere. The dog barks and wags his tail. + +Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They cry and shout at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! You broke our house!" + +The dog looks sorry and scared. He lowers his ears and tail. He whines and licks their faces. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry," the dog says. "I did not mean to break your house. I just wanted to play with you. Can we be friends?" + +Ben and Mia stop crying and look at the dog. He has big brown eyes and a soft fur. He seems kind and gentle. + +"Maybe we can be friends," Ben says. "But you have to be careful with our bricks. They are not toys for dogs. They are for building." + +"OK, OK, OK," the dog says. "I will be careful. I will not jump on your bricks. Can I help you fix your house?" + +Ben and Mia nod and smile. They pick up the bricks and start to build again. The dog helps them by bringing bricks and guarding them. They work together and make a new house. It is bigger and better than before. + +They are happy and proud of their new house. They put a sign on it that says: "Ben and Mia and Dog's House". They invite the dog to come inside and play with them. The dog is happy and grateful. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you," the dog says. "You are very kind. You are my new friends. I love you." + +Ben and Mia hug the dog. They love him, too. They are very kind. They are happy. +Lily likes to write with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She writes her name on every picture, because she is proud of it. + +One day, she wants to write a picture for her grandma, who lives far away. She asks her mom for a big paper and some tape. Her mom gives her what she needs and says, "You can write on the table, but please be calm and do not make a mess." + +Lily nods and starts to write. She writes a big heart and inside it she writes, "I love you, grandma." She also writes some flowers, a sun and a bird. She is happy with her picture and she shows it to her mom. + +"Wow, Lily, that is a beautiful picture!" her mom says. "Grandma will love it. Do you want to send it to her?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. "How can we send it?" + +Her mom explains that they need to put the picture in an envelope, write grandma's address on it and put a stamp on it. Then they need to go to the post office and give it to the person who works there. The person will put the picture in a big box with other letters and send them to different places. That is called an order. + +Lily thinks that is very interesting. She helps her mom to put the picture in the envelope and write the address. She chooses a pretty stamp and sticks it on the envelope. She is ready to go to the post office. + +"Can I give the picture to the person?" she asks her mom. + +"Sure, you can," her mom says. "But you have to be calm and polite. Say thank you and have a nice day." + +Lily agrees and they go to the post office. There are many people there, but Lily is calm and waits for her turn. When it is her turn, she gives the picture to the person and says, "This is for my grandma. She lives far away. I wrote it for her. Thank you and have a nice day." + +The person smiles and says, "You are very welcome, Lily. That is a lovely picture. I am sure your grandma will be very happy to receive it. Have a nice day, too." + +Lily feels proud and happy. She waves goodbye to the person and holds her mom's hand. She hopes her grandma will get her picture soon and write back to her. She loves to write and she loves her grandma. +Lena was a daughter who loved to play in the garden. She liked to pick flowers, chase butterflies and dig in the dirt. She had a friend who was a dog. His name was Rex. Rex was big and brown and liked to bark and run. + +One day, Lena and Rex were playing in the garden when they heard a loud noise. It was a big bird with sharp claws and a long beak. The bird saw Lena and Rex and wanted to eat them. It flew down from the sky and tried to grab them with its claws. + +"Help, help!" Lena cried. "The bird is scary!" + +Rex heard Lena and wanted to protect her. He was brave and strong. He ran towards the bird and barked loudly. He bit the bird's tail and made it drop Lena. Then he chased the bird away from the garden. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Lena said. "You saved me from the bird. You are my hero!" + +Lena hugged Rex and gave him a kiss. She ran inside the house and told her mom what happened. Her mom was proud of Rex and Lena. She gave them a delicious treat. It was a cookie for Lena and a bone for Rex. They ate their treat and smiled. They were happy and safe. They were friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is rainy and windy. Lily and Tom do not want to get wet. + +"Let's sit under the big umbrella," Lily says. She points to a red and yellow umbrella near a bench. "It will keep us dry and warm." + +"OK," Tom says. He follows Lily to the umbrella. They sit on the bench and hold the umbrella handle. The rain makes a pitter-patter sound on the umbrella. The wind makes a whoosh-whoosh sound. + +Lily and Tom look at the park. They see puddles and mud. They see leaves and twigs. They see ducks and geese. They see other children with raincoats and boots. + +"Look, there is Sam," Tom says. He sees a boy with a green raincoat and blue boots. Sam is jumping in a big puddle. He is splashing water everywhere. He is laughing and shouting. + +"He is having fun," Lily says. She smiles at Sam. "But he is also very messy. His raincoat and boots are dirty. His hair and face are wet." + +"I like to be tidy," Tom says. He nods at Lily. "I do not like to be messy. I like to wear clean clothes. I like to have dry hair and face." + +"Me too," Lily says. She agrees with Tom. "We are tidy friends. We like to sit under the umbrella. We like to watch the rain and the wind." + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They are happy. They are tidy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They also saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. + +"Look, mom, an ostrich!" Anna said. "It is so big and fast!" + +"Yes, it is, Anna. Do you know what the ostrich can do?" mom asked. + +"No, what can it do?" Ben said. + +"The ostrich can sort things with its beak. It can pick up stones, shells, and seeds, and put them in different piles. It likes to keep things neat and tidy," mom said. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Anna said. "Can we sort things like the ostrich, mom?" + +"Sure, you can. Sorting is a good skill to have. It helps you to find things easily and to make order out of chaos," mom said. + +Anna and Ben decided to sort things like the ostrich. They found some cheap toys in the gift shop. They bought some balls, cars, and dolls. They went to a bench and started to sort them by color, shape, and size. They had fun and learned a lot. + +Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are doing a great job, Anna and Ben. You are sorting things like the ostrich. You are smart and creative. Sorting is not only fun, but also useful. It teaches you to be organized and to appreciate diversity. You can sort anything you want, as long as you are respectful and careful." + +Anna and Ben smiled and hugged mom. They thanked her for taking them to the zoo. They said, "We love you, mom. And we love the ostrich. It is our favorite animal now. It is not cheap, it is priceless." +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with shiny things. One day, they saw a big, shiny diamond in their mom's room. It was on a necklace that mom only wore on special days. Sara and Ben wanted to touch the diamond and see how it sparkled. + +"Let's take the diamond and play with it," Sara said to Ben. "Mom won't know. She is busy in the kitchen." + +Ben nodded. He was curious about the diamond too. He helped Sara open the box where the necklace was. They took out the necklace and ran to their room. They did not see the note that mom had left on the box. It said: "Please be careful with this necklace. It is very old and fragile. The diamond can break easily." + +In their room, Sara and Ben put the necklace on their teddy bear. They pretended that the teddy bear was a princess who wore the diamond. They made up stories and voices for the teddy bear and the other toys. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard mom calling them. "Sara, Ben, come here. I have a surprise for you." + +Sara and Ben left the necklace on the teddy bear and ran to mom. They did not know that the necklace was not secure. The diamond slipped off the chain and fell on the floor. It cracked into many pieces. + +Mom saw the broken diamond and gasped. She was very sad and angry. She asked Sara and Ben who had taken the necklace and why. Sara and Ben felt very sorry and scared. They told mom the truth. They said they only wanted to play with the shiny diamond. They did not know it was fragile. + +Mom hugged them and said she loved them. But she also said they had done a bad thing. They had stolen the necklace without asking. They had broken something very precious and special. They had to learn to respect other people's things and to be careful with them. + +Sara and Ben said they were sorry. They asked mom to forgive them. Mom said she forgave them, but they had to do something to make up for their mistake. They had to help her clean the house and do some chores. They also had to give up their allowance for a month. They agreed to do that. + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They never stole anything again. They also never played with shiny things that were not theirs. They realized that some things were more important than how they looked. They valued their mom's love and trust more than any diamond. +Lily likes to sing. She sings at home, at school, and in the park. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She sings with her friends, her family, and her toys. + +One day, Lily's teacher tells her that she can sing on the big stage. The stage is in the hall, where everyone can see and hear. Lily is excited, but also nervous. She wonders if she will forget the words, or if her voice will sound funny. + +Lily's teacher gives her a yellow dress to wear. The dress is bright and pretty, like the sun. Lily puts on the dress and looks in the mirror. She smiles and twirls. She feels like a star. + +Lily's teacher takes her to the stage. She sees the lights, the curtains, and the microphone. She sees the chairs, where the people will sit. She sees her mom and dad, who wave and smile. Lily waves and smiles back. + +Lily's teacher tells her to sing when she hears the music. She nods and says okay. She waits for the music. She hears the piano, the guitar, and the drums. She hears her song. She takes a deep breath and opens her mouth. She sings. She sings loud and clear, with joy and confidence. She sings her happy song, her sad song, and her silly song. She sings with her heart, her soul, and her voice. + +The people clap and cheer. They like Lily's singing. They think she is amazing. Lily bows and smiles. She feels proud and happy. She sees her mom and dad, who hug and kiss her. They tell her they love her and they are proud of her. Lily nods and says thank you. She loves them too. She loves singing. She loves the stage. She loves the yellow dress. She loves her life. +Sara is a doctor. She likes to help people who are sick or hurt. She has a white coat and a stethoscope. A stethoscope is a tool that lets her listen to the heart and the lungs. + +One day, a boy named Tom comes to see Sara. He has a sore throat and a fever. He feels very bad. Sara says hello and asks him to sit on the bed. She examines him with her stethoscope. She listens to his heart and his lungs. She says they sound good. + +Then she looks at his throat with a flashlight. She says his throat is red and swollen. She says he has an infection. She gives him a spoon of medicine. The medicine is sour. Tom makes a face and says yuck. Sara says the medicine will make him feel better. She tells him to drink lots of water and rest. + +Tom is a good patient. He says thank you to Sara and goes home with his mom. He drinks water and takes a nap. He hopes the medicine will work soon. He does not like the sour taste. He wants to eat ice cream and play with his toys. He thinks Sara is a nice doctor. He will come back to see her when he is well. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They also liked to clap their hands and sing songs. They were having fun. + +But then the sky became dark and loud. It started to rain very hard. Lily and Tom were wet and cold. They were worried. They did not like the rain. They wanted to go home. + +"Where is Mommy?" Lily asked. "She said she would come soon." + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe she is stuck in the car. Maybe she can't see the road." + +Lily and Tom looked around. They saw a big tree. It had many leaves. They thought it could be a shelter. They ran to the tree and hid under it. They hugged each other and shivered. + +"Maybe we can clap and sing again," Tom said. "Maybe that will make us feel better." + +"OK," Lily said. "What song do you want to sing?" + +They started to clap and sing a song they learned at school. It was about a happy sun and a rainbow. They hoped the rain would stop and the sun would come out. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mommy. She had a big umbrella and a warm coat. She saw them under the tree and smiled. + +"There you are, my sweeties," she said. "I'm sorry I'm late. The rain was very bad. But I'm here now. Come on, let's go home." + +Lily and Tom ran to Mommy. They were happy to see her. They gave her a big hug and a kiss. They told her about their clapping and singing. Mommy said they were very brave and smart. + +They walked to the car with Mommy. They were still wet and cold, but they felt safe and loved. They clapped and sang some more on the way home. They were not worried anymore. +Lily wanted to wear her new dress to the party. It was pink and had flowers on it. She liked it very much. She asked her mom to help her put it on. + +"Mom, can you help me with my dress?" Lily said. + +"Sure, honey. But first you have to finish your breakfast. You need to eat something before you go." Mom said. + +Lily did not want to eat. She wanted to wear her dress. She pushed her plate away and said, "No, I'm not hungry. I want my dress now." + +Mom frowned and said, "Lily, you have to eat. It's not good to skip meals. And you have to be polite. Don't say no like that." + +Lily got angry and said, "I don't care. You're stupid. I hate you." She ran to her room and slammed the door. + +Mom was sad and hurt. She did not know why Lily was so rude. She followed her to her room and knocked on the door. + +"Lily, can we talk?" Mom said. + +Lily did not answer. She was hiding under her bed with her dress. She did not want to talk to Mom. She wanted to go to the party. + +Mom opened the door and saw Lily's dress on the floor. She picked it up and said, "Lily, this is a beautiful dress. I bought it for you because I love you. But you can't wear it if you don't eat and if you don't say sorry. You hurt my feelings when you called me stupid and said you hate me. That's not nice." + +Lily heard Mom's voice and felt bad. She realized she was wrong. She crawled out from under the bed and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. I was just mad. I love you too. And I love the dress. Thank you for buying it for me." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "It's okay, honey. I forgive you. But you have to promise me to eat your breakfast and to be respectful. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I promise. Can I wear the dress now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, let's go finish your breakfast. Then we can go to the party together." + +Lily agreed and took Mom's hand. They went back to the kitchen and ate their breakfast. Then they put on their dresses and went to the party. They had a lot of fun. +Lila liked purple. She had a purple dress, a purple hat, and a purple ball. She wanted to play with her purple ball in the park, but her mom said no. Her mom said it was too cold and rainy. Lila was miserable. She cried and cried. + +Her mom tried to make her happy. She gave her a hug, a cookie, and a book. But Lila did not want a hug, a cookie, or a book. She wanted her purple ball. She threw the book on the floor and ran to her room. She slammed the door and hid under the bed. + +Her mom was sad. She did not know what to do. She wanted to provide for Lila and make her smile. She thought of a plan. She put on her coat and boots and went to the park. She found Lila's purple ball in the grass. She was happy. She thought Lila would be happy too. + +She ran back to the house and knocked on Lila's door. She said, "Lila, I have a surprise for you. Come and see." She opened the door and saw Lila under the bed. She smiled and said, "Look, I found your purple ball. Do you want to play with it?" + +But Lila did not look at the ball. She looked at her mom's coat and boots. They were wet and muddy. She was angry. She said, "You went to the park without me? You are mean. I hate you. Go away." She threw the purple ball at her mom and hit her in the face. Her mom dropped the ball and cried. Lila did not care. She turned away and closed her eyes. The end. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy guns in the garden. They have red and blue caps on their heads. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. + +"Bang, bang, bang! I shoot you, Mia!" Tom says, pointing his gun at Mia. + +"No, you don't! I shoot you first, Tom!" Mia says, hiding behind a bush. + +They run and chase each other, making loud noises. They have fun. + +But then, Tom sees a butterfly on a flower. It is yellow and black, and has delicate wings. Tom likes butterflies. He stops playing and goes to see it. + +"Look, Mia, a butterfly!" Tom says, softly. + +Mia comes to see it too. She thinks it is pretty. She wants to touch it. + +"Can I touch it, Tom?" Mia asks. + +Tom shakes his head. "No, Mia, you can't. It is delicate. If you touch it, you can hurt it." + +Mia nods. She understands. She does not want to hurt the butterfly. + +They watch the butterfly fly away. They smile. + +They put their guns and caps down. They decide to play something else. They are friends. +Mia and Leo were playing with their toy cars in the yard. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Mia had a red car and Leo had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Look at me, I'm so fast!" Mia said, making her car go vroom vroom. + +"Not as fast as me!" Leo said, making his car go beep beep. + +They both laughed and had fun. But then they saw a big gray cat sitting on the fence. The cat looked bored and sleepy. It did not care about the cars. + +"Hey, cat, do you want to play with us?" Mia asked, waving her car at the cat. + +The cat did not answer. It just yawned and licked its paw. + +"Maybe it's hungry," Leo said, taking a cookie from his pocket. "Here, cat, have a cookie." + +He threw the cookie at the cat, hoping it would catch it. But he was clumsy and missed. The cookie hit the fence and made a loud noise. + +The cat did not like the noise. It jumped off the fence and ran towards Leo. It was angry and scared. It wanted to strike Leo with its claws and teeth. + +"Help, help, the cat is chasing me!" Leo cried, dropping his car and running away. + +Mia saw the cat and got scared too. She grabbed her car and followed Leo. They ran into the house and slammed the door. The cat could not get in. It meowed and scratched the door, but it was no use. + +"Are you okay, Leo?" Mia asked, hugging her brother. + +"I'm okay, Mia. But that was a mean cat. It did not want to play with us. It wanted to hurt us," Leo said, shaking. + +"I know, Leo. But we are safe now. And we still have our cars. Let's play with them inside," Mia said, smiling. + +"Okay, Mia. But let's stay away from the gray cat. It's not nice," Leo said, nodding. + +They played with their cars on the floor, making them zoom and crash and honk. They forgot about the cat and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to go on the swing. The swing is fun. It goes up and down. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park. But the swing is broken. The rope is torn. The seat is on the ground. Lily and Ben are sad. They cannot go on the swing. + +Lily says, "Who broke the swing? I want to go on the swing." + +Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe a big dog. Or a bad boy. I want to go on the swing too." + +They look around. They see a man. He has a tool box. He is fixing the swing. He is putting a new rope. He is lifting the seat. + +Lily and Ben run to the man. They say, "Hello, mister. Are you fixing the swing?" + +The man says, "Yes, I am. I work for the park. I saw the swing was broken. I came to fix it. Do you like the swing?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we do. We love the swing. It is our favorite. Thank you for fixing it." + +The man says, "You're welcome. It's almost done. You can go on the swing soon. But be careful. Don't swing too high. And don't push each other. And have fun." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, we will. Thank you, mister." + +The man finishes fixing the swing. He says, "There you go. The swing is ready. You can go on it now. Have a nice day." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, mister. Have a nice day too." + +They go on the swing. They are happy. They swing up and down. They laugh and smile. They are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to go on the swing. The swing is fun. It goes up and down. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big bowl, some flour, some eggs and some milk. They wanted to make a cake for Mommy. + +"Can you lift the eggs, Ben?" Sara asked. "We need to break them and put them in the bowl." + +Ben nodded and tried to lift an egg. But it was too slippery and he dropped it on the floor. It made a big mess. Ben felt sad and said "Sorry, Sara. I can't lift the eggs. They are too hard." + +Sara hugged Ben and said "It's okay, Ben. We can clean it up. Here, I have an idea. Why don't you use a teaspoon to lift the eggs? A teaspoon is small and easy to hold. And it can scoop the eggs out of the shell." + +Ben smiled and said "That's a good idea, Sara. You are very wise. Thank you for helping me." He took a teaspoon and lifted an egg. He broke it and put it in the bowl. He did the same with the other eggs. Sara helped him mix the flour and the milk. + +Soon they had a nice batter for the cake. They poured it into a pan and put it in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They were very happy and proud. They hoped Mommy would like their cake. They cleaned up the kitchen and washed their hands. They were good chefs and good siblings. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tiger in a cage. The tiger looked sad and angry. He had thick fur and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at the tiger!" Ben said. "He is so big and strong!" + +"Let's go closer and say hello," Sam said. He was not afraid of the tiger. + +"No, don't do that!" Ben said. "The tiger might bite you!" + +Sam did not listen to Ben. He walked to the cage and reached his hand to the tiger. The tiger growled and snapped at Sam. Sam pulled his hand back and ran to Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. "The tiger hurt me!" + +Ben looked at Sam's hand. He saw a red mark and some blood. He was scared for Sam. + +"Come on, we have to go home!" Ben said. "Mom will help you!" + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw Sam's hand and gasped. + +"What happened to you?" she asked. + +"The tiger bit me!" Sam said. + +"The tiger? What tiger?" Mom asked. + +"There was a tiger in the park, in a cage," Ben said. + +Mom looked at the park and saw the cage. She was angry and shocked. + +"That's not a tiger, that's a lion!" she said. "And he's not in the park, he's in the zoo! How did you get in there?" + +Ben and Sam did not know how to answer. They had followed a hole in the fence and found the zoo. They thought it was part of the park. + +Mom took Sam to the zoo doctor, who cleaned his wound and gave him a bandage. He said Sam was lucky the lion did not bite harder. + +"You should never go near wild animals, especially in cages," the doctor said. "They are not friendly like your pets. They can hurt you very badly. And they can get sick too, if they are not well cared for. They can rot and die." + +Ben and Sam felt sorry for the lion. They realized he was not happy in the cage. They wished he could go back to his home in the jungle, where he could run and hunt and be free. + +They learned their lesson and never went to the zoo again without their mom. They also learned the difference between a tiger and a lion. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and a big bow in her hair. Lily loved to brush Anna's hair and tie the bow. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to have some fun. He saw Anna on the bed and had an idea. He grabbed Anna and ran away. He thought it was funny to make Lily cry. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She ran after Tom and shouted, "Give me back my doll! You are a bad brother!" Tom laughed and ran faster. He went to the kitchen and threw Anna in the trash. He thought it was very funny to make Lily cry more. + +But Tom was foolish. He did not see Mom in the kitchen. Mom saw what Tom did and was very mad. She took Anna out of the trash and cleaned her. She gave Anna back to Lily and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Tom was very naughty. He will have no dessert tonight." + +Lily was happy to have Anna back. She thanked Mom and kissed her. She went back to her room and played with Anna. She fixed her bow and said, "I love you, Anna. You are my best friend." Anna smiled and said, "I love you, too, Lily. You are my best friend." +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play together. But today they have a quarrel. Lily wants to go to the park and see the ducks. Ben wants to go to the subway and see the trains. + +"I like ducks. They are cute and funny. Come with me, Ben," Lily says. + +"No, I like trains. They are fast and loud. Come with me, Lily," Ben says. + +They pull each other's arms and shout. They are not happy. + +Sam is another friend who sees them. He is envious. He does not have a park or a subway near his home. He only has a small yard with a ball. + +"Hey, Lily and Ben, why are you quarreling? You are lucky. You have many things to see and do. I wish I could go with you," Sam says. + +Lily and Ben stop pulling and shouting. They look at Sam. They feel sorry for him. + +"Sorry, Sam. We are silly. We can share. You can come with us. We can go to the park and the subway. We can see the ducks and the trains. We can have fun together," Lily and Ben say. + +Sam smiles. He is happy. He hugs Lily and Ben. They are friends again. They go to the park and the subway. They see the ducks and the trains. They have fun together. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll that she called Anna, and Tom had a car that he called Zoom. + +Suddenly, Lily smelled something bad. She looked at Anna and saw that her diaper was wet and dirty. "Ew, Anna has a leak!" she said. "She needs a change!" + +Tom heard Lily and came over. He looked at Anna and made a face. "That's gross!" he said. "Let me help you change her." + +Lily and Tom went to the bathroom and found a new diaper and some wipes. They worked together to clean Anna and put on the new diaper. They threw the old diaper in the trash and washed their hands. + +"There, Anna is fine now!" Lily said. She hugged her doll and smiled. "Thank you, Tom, for helping me!" + +"You're welcome, Lily!" Tom said. He took his car and made it zoom on the floor. "Do you want to play some more?" + +Lily nodded and followed Tom. They continued to play with their toys and have fun. They were happy and proud of themselves for changing Anna's leak. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily is tall and Ben is small. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben. The slide is fun. You can go with me." Lily says. + +"No, Lily. The slide is too high. I will fall." Ben says. + +Lily holds Ben's hand. She smiles at him. + +"Don't be scared, Ben. I will help you. We can go slow. It will take time, but we will be okay." Lily says. + +Lily and Ben walk to the slide. They climb the steps. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide. She waits for Ben. + +"Come on, Ben. You can do it. I am here." Lily says. + +Ben sits on the slide. He holds Lily's hand. He closes his eyes. + +"Ready, Ben? One, two, three. Go!" Lily says. + +Lily and Ben slide down. They feel the wind. They hear the laughter. They open their eyes. They see the grass. They land on the ground. They are happy. + +"Wow, Lily. That was fun. I did it. I went on the slide." Ben says. + +"Good job, Ben. You are brave. I am proud of you." Lily says. + +Lily and Ben hug. They run to the slide again. They want to go more times. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many nuts. They wanted to pick some nuts for a snack. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Lily said. She pointed to a furry animal on a branch. The squirrel was holding a nut in its mouth. It looked very happy. + +"Let's get some nuts too!" Tom said. He ran to the tree and tried to climb it. But the tree was too tall and the bark was too rough. He fell down and hurt his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He rubbed his knee and looked at the squirrel. The squirrel was laughing at him. It made a funny noise and threw a nut at him. + +"Stop it, you mean squirrel!" Lily shouted. She picked up a stick and threw it at the squirrel. But she missed and hit a big mushroom instead. + +The mushroom was not a normal mushroom. It was a magic mushroom. It had a strange power. When Lily hit it, it made a loud pop and a cloud of dust. + +Lily and Tom coughed and sneezed. They felt very weird. They looked at each other and gasped. They had shrunk! They were as small as the nuts. + +The squirrel saw them and smiled. It was not a lazy squirrel. It was a hungry squirrel. It jumped down from the branch and ran towards them. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily and Tom screamed. They ran away from the squirrel. They looked for a place to hide. + +They saw a hole in the ground. They ran into it. They hoped it was safe. + +But it was not. It was the home of a big worm. The worm was not happy to see them. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily and Tom screamed again. They ran out of the hole. They looked for another place to hide. + +They saw a flower. They ran to it. They climbed on it. They hoped it was safe. + +But it was not. It was a trap. It was a venus flytrap. It had a big mouth and sharp teeth. It snapped at them. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily and Tom screamed for the third time. They jumped off the flower. They looked for another place to hide. + +They saw a ladybug. They ran to it. They climbed on it. They hoped it was safe. + +And it was. It was a friendly ladybug. It had a red shell and black spots. It saw them and smiled. It said, "Hello, little ones. Don't be afraid. I will help you." + +The ladybug flew away with them. It took them to the magic mushroom. It said, "Touch this mushroom and you will grow back to normal." + +Lily and Tom touched the mushroom. They felt a tingling sensation. They grew back to normal. They hugged the ladybug and thanked it. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lily and Tom said. They waved goodbye to the ladybug. They ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. + +Mom and dad did not believe them. They thought they made up a silly story. They laughed and shook their heads. + +But Lily and Tom knew it was true. They looked at the tree and saw the squirrel. The squirrel looked at them and winked. It made a funny noise and threw a nut at them. + +Lily and Tom dodged the nut and laughed. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful of magic mushrooms and mean squirrels. They learned to be grateful for friendly ladybugs. They learned to have fun and use their imagination. They learned to love each other and their family. They learned to be happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a big bush with red berries. They thought the berries looked yummy. + +"Let's pick some and eat them," Tom said. + +"OK," Sam said. + +They ran to the bush and grabbed some berries. They put them in their mouths and chewed. But the berries were not yummy. They were sour and bitter. Tom and Sam spat them out. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. + +"Yuck!" Sam said. + +They wiped their mouths and ran away from the bush. They did not know that the bush was bad. It was a poison ivy bush. It made their skin itch and burn. + +The next day, Tom and Sam woke up with red spots all over their faces and arms. They felt very itchy and sore. They scratched and scratched, but it did not help. They cried and cried, but it did not help. + +"Mommy, mommy, help us!" Tom said. + +"Mommy, mommy, help us!" Sam said. + +Mommy came and saw them. She was shocked and worried. She knew they had poison ivy. She took them to the bathroom and washed them with soap and water. She put some cream on their spots. She gave them some medicine to drink. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Shh, shh, it's OK," Mommy said. "You will feel better soon. But you have to be careful. Do not touch or eat any plants you do not know. They can be dirty and make you suffer." + +Tom and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to Mommy. They said they loved her. They hoped their itch would go away. They never ate any berries from a bush again. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks. They want to build a big wall with many colors. They work hard and put one block on top of another. They are happy and proud of their wall. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is grumpy today. He does not want to play with blocks. He wants to play with cars. He sees the wall and kicks it. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. Lily and Tom are sad and angry. They say to Ben: "Why did you do that? That was not nice!" + +Ben does not say sorry. He says: "I don't care. Your wall is boring. Cars are better." He picks up a car and zooms away. Lily and Tom look at their broken wall. They feel like crying. + +Then, Anna comes. Anna is their friend. She sees the mess and asks: "What happened?" Lily and Tom tell her what Ben did. Anna says: "That was mean. He should not break your wall. Do you want to build it again?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say: "Yes, please. Will you help us?" Anna says: "Of course. I like blocks. And I like your wall. It is very pretty." She smiles and gives them a hug. Then, they start to build the wall again. They use more blocks and make it stronger. They have fun and forget about Ben. They are happy and proud of their wall again. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big bus that they can sit in and drive. The bus has wheels, a horn, and a door. + +One day, they want to go to the park with their bus. They put on their hats and coats and go outside. They push the bus to the street. The bus is heavy and hard to move. + +"Come on, Lily, help me!" Sam says. + +"I am helping, Sam!" Lily says. + +They push and push, but the bus does not start. It makes a funny noise. + +"Uh-oh, what's wrong with the bus?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know, maybe it needs gas," Lily says. + +They look around and see a gas station across the street. They see a man filling his car with gas. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Sam calls. + +The man looks at them and smiles. He walks over to them and sees their bus. + +"Wow, that's a nice bus you have there. What's the problem?" he asks. + +"Our bus won't start. We want to go to the park. Can you give us some gas, please?" Lily says. + +The man laughs and says, "Sure, I can help you. But this bus doesn't need gas. It needs batteries. See, there's a switch here. You have to turn it on." + +He shows them the switch and turns it on. The bus makes a beep and the lights flash. + +"Wow, thank you, sir!" Sam and Lily say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have fun at the park. But be careful, don't go too fast or too far," the man says. + +He waves goodbye and goes back to his car. + +Sam and Lily get in their bus and drive to the park. They are very happy. They honk the horn and wave to the people they see. They have a lot of fun with their bus. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to taste new things. One day, they saw a big jar of honey on the kitchen table. They thought it looked like a luxury, something very good and sweet. They wanted to taste it, but their mom said no. She said honey was for grown-ups and they had to eat their lunch first. + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They waited until their mom went to the bathroom, and then they climbed on a chair and opened the jar. They dipped their fingers in the honey and licked them. It was so yummy! They wanted more and more. They did not see the bees that were flying around the jar, looking for their honey. + +Soon, the bees got angry and started to sting Anna and Ben. They cried out in pain and dropped the jar. The honey spilled all over the table and the floor. Their mom heard the noise and came back. She saw the mess and the bees and the twins. She was very mad and sad. She took Anna and Ben to the doctor, who gave them medicine and bandages. He said they were foolish to take the honey and not listen to their mom. He said they could have been very sick or hurt. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry to their mom and the bees. They learned their lesson. They never took honey again without asking. They also learned to taste new things only when they were safe and allowed. They realized that honey was not a luxury, but a treat that had to be shared and respected. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run, jump and make noise. They saw a big box near the fence. It was brown and had a red ribbon on it. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"Let's go and see," Ben said. + +They ran to the box and touched it. It was hard and heavy. They saw a tag on the ribbon. It said: "To Lily and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. Open me!" + +"Wow, it's a surprise for us!" Lily said. + +"Maybe it's a toy or a book or a cake," Ben said. + +They pulled the ribbon and opened the box. They looked inside and gasped. It was a perfect surprise. It was a puppy! It was small and fluffy and had black and white spots. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"Hello, puppy!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben!" a voice said. It was Grandma and Grandpa. They had entered the garden quietly and watched them open the box. They smiled and hugged them. + +"We brought you a new friend. His name is Spot. Do you like him?" Grandma asked. + +"We love him! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa! He's the best surprise ever!" Lily and Ben said. + +They played with Spot and Grandma and Grandpa. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Anna is fearful. + +"I have a new skirt," Anna says. "I don't want to get it dirty." + +Lily looks at Anna's skirt. It is pink and has flowers on it. It is very pretty. + +"Your skirt is nice, but the slide is fun," Lily says. "You can wash your skirt later. Come on, let's go on the slide." + +Anna shakes her head. She is still fearful. She holds her skirt tight. + +"No, thank you," Anna says. "You can go on the slide. I will watch you." + +Lily shrugs. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and smiles. She slides down fast and laughs. She feels happy. + +Anna watches Lily from the bench. She sees Lily having fun. She feels a little curious. She wonders what it is like to go on the slide. She loosens her grip on her skirt. She takes a step towards the slide. + +"Anna, come on, it's your turn," Lily calls. "Don't be fearful. It's not scary. It's fun." + +Anna hesitates. She looks at the slide. She looks at her skirt. She looks at Lily. She makes a decision. She walks to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and holds Lily's hand. She slides down with Lily and laughs. She feels happy. + +They both have fun on the slide. They don't care about getting their skirts dirty. They are not fearful. They are brave. They are best friends. +Jill and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Jill wants to go first, but Ben runs to the slide. He yells, "I am first!" + +Jill is angry. She yells back, "No, you are not! It is my turn!" They both push and pull on the slide. They do not have fun. + +A man sees them. He is wearing a fancy hat and a fancy coat. He says, "Hello, children. Why are you yelling?" + +Jill and Ben stop. They look at the man. He has a kind face and a big smile. He says, "Do you want to play a game?" + +Jill and Ben nod. They like games. The man says, "The game is called 'Idea'. I will give you a word, and you will tell me an idea that has to do with the word. For example, if I say 'dog', you can say 'bark' or 'bone' or 'pet'. Do you understand?" + +Jill and Ben nod again. They think it sounds easy. The man says, "Okay, let's start. The first word is 'slide'." + +Jill says, "Slide is fun. You can go fast and feel the wind." + +Ben says, "Slide is high. You can see far and watch the birds." + +The man says, "Very good. You both have nice ideas. The next word is 'yell'." + +Jill says, "Yell is loud. You can make noise and get attention." + +Ben says, "Yell is rude. You can hurt feelings and make trouble." + +The man says, "Hmm, you both have true ideas. But do you know when to yell and when not to yell?" + +Jill and Ben think. They remember how they yelled at each other on the slide. They feel sorry. They say, "We know. We should not yell when we play. We should share and be kind." + +The man says, "That is a very good idea. I am proud of you. Do you want to play more?" + +Jill and Ben say, "Yes, please. We like your game. And we like your fancy hat and coat." + +The man says, "Thank you. You are very sweet. And you have very smart ideas." He gives them a hug and a wink. He says, "The next word is 'fancy'." +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Sara wants to feed the ducks. She has some bread in her bag. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to the pond!" Sara says. + +"OK, Sara, but be careful. The water is deep and cold," Ben says. + +They walk to the pond and Sara throws some bread to the ducks. The ducks come closer and quack. Sara laughs and throws more bread. Ben watches and smiles. + +Sara sees a big fish in the water. She wants to touch it. She leans over the edge of the pond and reaches out her hand. But she slips and falls into the water. The water is thick and dark. Sara can't see or breathe. She panics and screams. + +"Help! Help! I can't swim!" Sara cries. + +Ben hears Sara and runs to the pond. He sees Sara in the water. He is scared and doesn't know what to do. He shouts for help too. + +"Help! Help! My sister is in the water!" Ben yells. + +But no one hears them. No one comes to help. Sara's body sinks deeper and deeper. Ben cries and cries. He is alone and sad. He wishes he had stopped Sara from going to the pond. He wishes he had saved her. He wishes he had a sister. +Lily and Ben were playing with their hoops in the park. They liked to roll them, spin them, and jump through them. They had fun with their hoops, but they did not take care of them. They left them on the grass, in the mud, and under the trees. Their hoops became dirty, rusty, and dull. + +One day, a new girl came to the park. She had a shiny, colorful hoop that sparkled in the sun. Lily and Ben wanted to play with her hoop, but she said no. "This is my hoop, and I keep it clean and bright. You can't play with it, because your hoops are dirty and dull. You don't know how to take care of your toys." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and ashamed. They looked at their hoops and saw how ugly they were. They wished they had a hoop like the new girl's. They decided to go home and clean their hoops. They used water, soap, and a cloth to wash away the dirt and rust. They used paint, glitter, and stickers to make their hoops colorful and shiny. They worked hard and had fun. + +The next day, they went back to the park with their hoops. They were proud of their hoops and wanted to show them to the new girl. But when they got there, they saw that the new girl was alone. She had no friends to play with. She looked bored and lonely. Her hoop was still shiny, but it did not sparkle anymore. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for her. They remembered how they felt when she said no to them. They decided to be kind and share their hoops with her. They said, "Hi, we are Lily and Ben. We cleaned our hoops and made them pretty. Do you want to play with us? You can use any hoop you like." + +The new girl smiled and said, "Yes, thank you. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I'm Anna, and I'm new here. I don't have any friends. Your hoops are beautiful. Can I try them?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and gave her their hoops. They played together, rolling, spinning, and jumping. They had fun with their hoops, and they made a new friend. They learned that it is good to take care of your toys, but it is better to share them with others. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play with their bikes in the park. They always wear helmets to be safe. One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to go up the hill and down the hill very fast. + +"Let's go, Tim!" Sam says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, Sam!" Tim says. "But first, we have to stretch our legs. Stretching is good for us." + +They get off their bikes and stretch their legs. They bend and twist and touch their toes. They feel ready to go. + +They get on their bikes and pedal hard. They go up the hill and down the hill very fast. They feel the wind in their faces and the sun on their helmets. They laugh and shout. + +"That was brilliant, Sam!" Tim says. "We are so fast!" + +"That was brilliant, Tim!" Sam says. "We are so brave!" + +They high-five each other and smile. They are happy. They love their bikes and their helmets and their park. They love their best friend. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys. Ben has a big truck with four wheels and a horn. Mia has a doll with a pink dress and a hat. They are having fun, but then Ben sees something shiny on Mia's doll. It is a button. + +"Can I have your button?" Ben asks Mia. + +"No, it is mine. It is for my doll's hat," Mia says. + +"But I need it. It is so shiny. I want to put it on my truck," Ben says. + +He tries to grab the button from Mia's doll, but Mia holds it tight. They start to pull and tug, and the button snaps off. It flies across the room and lands under the sofa. + +"Oh no!" Mia cries. "You broke my button!" + +She starts to cry. Ben feels bad. He did not mean to break the button. He just wanted to have it. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I'm sorry I broke your button," Ben says. + +He goes to look for the button under the sofa. He finds it and brings it back to Mia. + +"Here, Mia. Here is your button. Can you fix it?" Ben asks. + +Mia stops crying. She takes the button and looks at it. It has a small hole in it. + +"Maybe I can fix it. Maybe I can sew it back on my doll's hat," Mia says. + +She smiles at Ben. Ben smiles back. + +"Thank you, Ben. Thank you for finding my button," Mia says. + +They hug and make up. They go back to playing with their toys. They are happy again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the attic. They find a big box full of costumes and props. They decide to put on a show for their mom and dad. + +Anna picks a pink dress and a crown. She wants to be a princess. Ben picks a black cape and a hat. He wants to be a magician. They also find a wand, a sword, a necklace, and a cobweb. + +"Look, Ben, I found a cobweb. It is sticky and icky. Let's use it for our show. It can be a magic thing," Anna says. + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. Don't touch it too much. It might have spiders," Ben says. + +They go downstairs and call their mom and dad. They set up a stage in the living room. They are ready to perform. + +"Welcome to our show. I am Princess Anna and this is Magician Ben. We will show you some amazing tricks and stories," Anna says. + +She puts on the necklace and pretends to talk to a bird. Ben waves the wand and pretends to make things disappear. They have fun and make their mom and dad laugh. + +But then, something goes wrong. Ben tries to pull the cobweb from his hat, but it gets stuck. He pulls harder and harder, but it only makes it worse. The cobweb covers his face and his cape. He can't see or breathe. + +"Help, help, I can't get it off. It is too sticky. It is too icky. I don't like it," Ben cries. + +Anna and their mom and dad rush to help him. They peel off the cobweb from his face and his cape. They check if he is OK. + +"Are you OK, Ben? Are you hurt? Do you need a hug?" Anna asks. + +"I'm OK, Anna. I'm not hurt. But I'm frustrated. I wanted to do a good show. But the cobweb ruined it. It was a bad idea," Ben says. + +"It's OK, Ben. It was not your fault. The cobweb was tricky. You did a good show. You made us laugh. We are proud of you," their mom says. + +They hug and kiss Ben. They tell him they love him. They clap for him and Anna. They say they enjoyed their show. + +Anna and Ben smile. They are happy. They thank their mom and dad. They put away the costumes and props. They leave the cobweb in the attic. They don't want to touch it again. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They laughed and shouted. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they saw some clouds in the sky. They were big and dark. They looked like they had rain in them. + +"Look, mom, clouds!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are clouds. They are dark clouds. They might bring rain," mom said. + +"Can we lie on the grass and look at the clouds, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can, but we might have to go home soon if it rains," mom said. + +Tom and Lily lay on the grass and looked at the clouds. They tried to find shapes in them. + +"I see a dog," Tom said. + +"I see a cat," Lily said. + +"I see a dragon," mom said. + +They all smiled and pointed at the clouds. They saw different things in them. + +Then they heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They saw a flash. It was lightning. + +"Uh-oh, it's going to rain," mom said. + +"Let's go home, mom," Tom and Lily said. + +They got up and ran to the car. They got in and drove away. They saw the raindrops falling on the window. + +They were happy they had seen the clouds, but they were also happy they were safe and dry. +Sam and Lily like to play in the park. They use their bikes to go fast on the trail. They see many things on the trail: trees, flowers, birds, and bugs. + +One day, they see a big dog on the trail. The dog is angry. It barks and runs at them. Sam and Lily are scared. They stop their bikes and get off. + +"Go away, dog!" Sam yells. "We do not want to play with you!" + +But the dog does not listen. It comes closer and closer. Sam and Lily hug each other. + +Then, they hear a whistle. A man comes from the other side of the trail. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog's name. + +"Rex, come here! Bad dog! You do not chase kids on the trail!" + +The dog stops barking and runs to the man. The man puts a leash on the dog. He says sorry to Sam and Lily. + +"I am sorry, kids. Rex is not a bad dog. He is just excited. He likes to run on the trail. But he should not scare you. Are you okay?" + +Sam and Lily nod. They are not hurt, but they are still scared. + +"It is okay, mister. We are okay. But please keep your dog away from us. We do not like angry dogs." + +The man nods. He walks away with Rex. Sam and Lily get on their bikes. They ride away from the dog. They are happy to be safe. They decide to play on the swings instead. They like the swings. They do not like angry dogs. +Anna and Ben were going to the airport with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the big planes and the people. They had their own bags with their toys and books. + +When they got to the airport, they had to wait in a line. A man with a badge asked them to put their bags on a belt. The belt moved and took their bags to a machine. The man said, "This machine will examine your bags. It will look inside and make sure you have no bad things." + +Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to see how the machine worked. They asked their mom, "Can we see our bags in the machine?" + +Their mom said, "No, sweeties, you can't. The machine is only for the man to see. He will give us our bags back when he is done." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They waited patiently. They saw their bags come out of the machine. The man gave them back to their mom and dad. He smiled and said, "You have very adorable bags. I like your toys and books. Have a nice trip!" + +Anna and Ben thanked the man. They followed their mom and dad to the gate. They were happy to get their bags back. They were ready to board the plane and have a fun adventure. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big crane near the park. The crane is new. It is making a new building. + +Lily and Ben want to see the crane better. They run to the fence. They jump on the fence. They hold the fence with their hands. They look at the crane. + +The crane is very big. It has a long arm. It can lift heavy things. It lifts a big brick. It puts the brick on the building. Lily and Ben clap their hands. They think the crane is amazing. + +But then, the crane man sees Lily and Ben. He is angry. He shouts at them. He tells them to get off the fence. He says the fence is not safe. He says the crane is not a toy. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They get off the fence. They run back to the park. They say sorry to the crane man. They promise to not jump on the fence again. They play with their ball instead. They still like the crane, but they know they have to be careful. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. Sometimes they pretend to be cops and robbers. They chase each other and make loud noises. + +One day, they are playing in the living room. Mom is in the kitchen. She is making lunch. She hears Tim and Sam shouting and banging. She is not happy. She comes to the living room and sees a big mess. The toy cars and trucks are everywhere. The sofa cushions are on the floor. The books are off the shelf. + +"Tim and Sam, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are making too much noise and making a big mess. You need to behave. You are not real cops and robbers. You are just playing. You need to be careful and respectful." + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim and Sam say. They look at each other. They feel bad. They love Mom. They do not want to make her angry or sad. + +"Please clean up the living room," Mom says. "Then you can have lunch. And after lunch, you can play outside. But you have to be quiet and nice. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Tim and Sam say. They start to pick up the toy cars and trucks. They put the sofa cushions back. They put the books on the shelf. They work together. They are good brothers. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of Tim and Sam. She is grateful for them. She hugs them and says, "Thank you, Tim and Sam. You are good boys. I love you." + +Tim and Sam hug Mom back. They say, "We love you, Mom. We are sorry. We will behave." They are happy. They are good boys. +Tom and Anna like to play with their boat. They have a big boat that can float on the water. They take their boat to the pond and put it in the water. They watch their boat go up and down with the waves. + +"Look, our boat is so fast!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is!" Anna says. "Can we make it go faster?" + +Tom nods. He has a plan. He picks up a stick and throws it in the water. The stick makes a splash and a wave. The boat rides on the wave and goes faster. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna says. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, you can!" Tom says. He gives her a stick. Anna throws it in the water and makes another splash and wave. The boat rides on the wave and goes faster. + +They laugh and clap their hands. They are having so much fun. + +But then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them. + +"Tom! Anna! It is time to go home!" Mom says. + +They stop and listen. They hear Mom again. + +"Come on, kids! We have to go now!" Mom says. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They are not ready to go. They want to play more with their boat. + +But they know they have to listen to Mom. She is waiting for them. + +They pick up their boat and their sticks. They say goodbye to the pond and the waves. They run to Mom and give her a hug. + +"Did you have fun with your boat?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Tom and Anna say. + +"Good. I'm glad you did. But now it is time to go home. Are you ready?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Anna nod. They are ready to go home. They hold Mom's hand and walk with her. They still have their boat and their sticks. They can play with them again another day. +Anna liked to create things with paper and glue. She had many colors of paper and scissors to cut them. One day, she wanted to make a surprise for her mom. She thought of something that her mom liked a lot: cookies. + +Anna found a brown paper and cut a big circle. She used a smaller circle to make a hole in the middle. She glued some chocolate chips on the paper. She made four paper cookies like that. Then she found a white paper and folded it like a book. She glued the edges to make an envelope. She put the paper cookies inside the envelope and wrote "For Mom" on the front. + +She ran to the kitchen where her mom was making real cookies. She gave her the envelope and said "I made this for you, Mom. It is a surprise. Open it, please." Her mom smiled and opened the envelope. She saw the paper cookies and said "Wow, Anna, these are so cute and yummy. Thank you for creating this for me. You are very sweet and clever." + +Anna hugged her mom and said "You are welcome, Mom. I love you. Can I have a real cookie now?" Her mom laughed and said "Of course, you can. You deserve a real cookie for being such a good and creative girl." She gave Anna a warm and yummy cookie and they ate it together. Anna was happy and proud of her paper cookies. She thought they were almost as good as the real ones. +Lily liked to play with her purple ball. She could bounce it, roll it, and throw it high in the air. She had a lot of fun with her ball. + +One day, she saw a dove on the fence. The dove was white and had a shiny neck. Lily thought the dove was pretty. She wanted to show the dove her ball. + +"Hello, dove," Lily said. "Do you want to see my ball? It is purple and bouncy. I can lend it to you if you want." + +The dove looked at Lily and the ball. It tilted its head and cooed softly. It seemed curious about the ball. + +Lily smiled and tossed the ball gently to the dove. The ball landed near the dove's feet. The dove pecked at the ball and made it bounce a little. Then it flapped its wings and flew away with the ball in its beak. + +"Hey, dove, come back!" Lily cried. "That is my ball! You can't take it away!" + +But the dove did not listen. It flew higher and higher until Lily could not see it anymore. Lily was sad and angry. She had lent the dove her ball, but the dove had stolen it. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that not all animals are nice and friendly. She learned that she should be careful who she lends her things to. And she learned that she missed her purple ball very much. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the garden. They looked for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they found a big beetle under a leaf. It was black and shiny and had long horns. + +"Wow, look at this beetle!" Tim said. "It is so cool. I want to keep it as a pet." + +"No, Tim, you can't keep the beetle," Lily said. "It is not a pet. It belongs in the garden. You have to put it back." + +But Tim was stubborn. He did not want to put the beetle back. He wanted to take it home and show it to his mom and dad. He put the beetle in a jar and closed the lid. + +"Tim, please, let the beetle go," Lily said. "It is not happy in the jar. It needs air and water and food. It will die if you keep it." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the house with the jar. Lily followed him, feeling sad. + +When they got to the house, Tim showed the jar to his mom and dad. They looked at the beetle and frowned. + +"Tim, what have you done?" his mom asked. "This is a very special beetle. It is rare and endangered. You can't keep it as a pet. You have to restore it to the garden." + +Tim did not understand. He thought the beetle was just a bug. He did not know it was special and rare and endangered. He felt sorry for the beetle. He did not want to hurt it. + +"Okay, mom, I will restore the beetle to the garden," he said. "I am sorry. I did not know." + +He took the jar and went back to the garden with Lily. He opened the lid and let the beetle out. The beetle crawled away, looking for a new leaf to hide under. + +Tim and Lily watched the beetle go. They felt happy. They had restored the beetle to the garden. They had done the right thing. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many green and orange things on it. Anna wanted to know what they were. + +"Ben, what are those things?" she asked. She pointed to the tree. + +Ben did not know. He shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe they are balls?" + +Anna shook her head. "No, they are not balls. Balls are round and smooth. These things are not round and smooth. They have bumps and lines." + +Ben was curious. He wanted to touch one of the things. He climbed the tree and picked one. It was heavy and smelled good. He threw it to Anna. + +"Here, catch!" he said. + +Anna caught the thing. It was soft and juicy. She bit it. It was sweet and sour. She liked it. + +"Yum, this is good!" she said. "What is it?" + +Ben climbed down the tree. He bit his thing too. He agreed with Anna. + +"I don't know what it is, but it is good!" he said. + +They saw an old man walking by. He had a long beard and a hat. He looked wise. Maybe he knew what the things were. + +"Excuse me, sir," Anna said. "Can you tell us what these things are?" + +The old man smiled. He stopped and looked at the things. + +"Of course, my dear," he said. "These things are oranges. They are fruits that grow on trees. You can eat them, but you have to peel them first. They have a skin that you can take off. Then you can see the slices inside. They are good for you. They have vitamin C that helps you stay healthy." + +Anna and Ben were amazed. They thanked the old man. They learned a new word and a new fruit. + +They peeled their oranges and ate them. They shared them with their friends. They were happy. They liked to question and learn new things. +Ben was a big boy. He was three years old today. It was his birthday. He had a cake with candles, a balloon, and a present. He was happy. + +His present was a big truck. It had wheels, a horn, and a ladder. Ben liked trucks. He wanted to play with his truck. He opened the box and took out the truck. He put it on the floor and pushed it. It made a noise. Beep beep! + +Ben saw the ladder on the truck. It was long and shiny. He wondered what it was for. He had an idea. He wanted to climb the ladder. He thought it would be fun. He grabbed the ladder and pulled it up. It was hard. He used all his strength. He made the ladder stand up. He was proud. + +He looked at the ladder. It was very high. He was not afraid. He was brave. He started to climb the ladder. He put one foot on the first rung, then the other. He held on tight. He climbed higher and higher. He felt like a firefighter. He reached the top of the ladder. He looked around. He saw his cake, his balloon, and his mom. He smiled. + +His mom saw him too. She was surprised. She ran to him. She was worried. She said, "Ben, what are you doing? Come down, please. It's dangerous." She reached for him. She wanted to help him. + +Ben heard his mom. He was not scared. He was happy. He said, "Look, mom, I climbed the ladder. It's my birthday. I'm a big boy. I'm impressive." He gave his mom a hug. He climbed down the ladder. He was careful. He was safe. + +His mom hugged him back. She was relieved. She said, "Yes, Ben, you are a big boy. You are impressive. But you are also my baby. I love you. Happy birthday." She kissed him. She gave him his cake, his balloon, and his truck. They had a party. They were happy. +Lily was a helpful girl. She liked to help her grandma with chores. Grandma had a cane. She used it to walk. Sometimes, her legs hurt. + +One day, Lily and Grandma went to the park. They saw some flowers. Grandma wanted to smell them. But they were too high. Grandma could not reach them with her cane. + +"Can I help you, Grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please, Lily. You are a good girl," Grandma said. + +Lily stretched her arms. She picked a flower. She gave it to Grandma. Grandma smiled. She smelled the flower. + +"Thank you, Lily. You made me happy," Grandma said. + +Lily hugged Grandma. They walked to a bench. They sat and watched the birds. They had a nice day. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But they also like to search for things. They search for bugs, rocks and flowers. + +One day, they see a big gray box near the fence. They wonder what is inside. They run to the box and try to open it. But it is locked with a rope. + +"Who put this here?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it has a treasure inside!" Mia says. + +They pull and tug on the rope, but it is too strong. They need something to cut it. + +"Look, there is a stick!" Tim says. He picks up a stick and tries to break the rope. But the stick is too weak. It snaps in half. + +"Maybe we can find scissors!" Mia says. She runs to the playground and searches for scissors. But she only finds a ball, a hat and a book. + +"Did you find scissors?" Tim asks. + +"No, I didn't. But I found this!" Mia says. She shows him the book. It has a picture of a pirate on the cover. + +"Wow, a pirate book! Maybe it has a clue to open the box!" Tim says. + +They sit down and open the book. They look at the pictures and the words. They try to read them, but they are too hard. + +"Maybe we can ask someone to help us!" Mia says. + +They look around and see a lady sitting on a bench. She has a gray coat and a gray hat. She is reading a newspaper. + +"Excuse me, can you help us?" Tim says. + +The lady looks at them and smiles. + +"Sure, what do you need?" she says. + +"We found this box and we want to open it. But it has a rope and we don't have scissors. And we found this book, but we can't read it. Can you read it for us?" Mia says. + +The lady nods and takes the book. She reads the title. + +"Pirate Adventure. How exciting! Do you like pirates?" she says. + +"Yes, we do! We pretend to be pirates sometimes!" Tim says. + +"Me too! I have a pirate name. Do you want to hear it?" the lady says. + +"Yes, please!" Mia says. + +The lady leans closer and whispers. + +"My pirate name is Graybeard. And I know the secret to open the box. Do you want to know it?" she says. + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Mia say together. + +The lady smiles and points to the rope. + +"The rope is not a rope. It is a snake. And the snake is not a snake. It is a code. And the code is not a code. It is a word. And the word is not a word. It is a name. And the name is not a name. It is my name. Graybeard!" she says. + +She pulls on the rope and says "Graybeard!" The rope falls off and the box opens. Inside, there are many shiny coins, jewels and toys. + +"Wow, a treasure!" Tim and Mia say. + +The lady laughs and says "Yes, a treasure for you! I put it here for fun. I like to share my pirate adventure with children. You can take whatever you want. But you have to promise me one thing." + +"What is it?" Tim and Mia ask. + +"You have to keep my pirate name a secret. And you have to make up your own pirate names. And you have to have fun!" the lady says. + +"OK, we promise!" Tim and Mia say. + +They hug the lady and thank her. They pick some coins, jewels and toys. They put them in their pockets and bags. They also take the book. + +"Bye, Graybeard!" they say. + +"Bye, my little pirates! Have a great adventure!" the lady says. + +Tim and Mia run back to the playground. They show their friends their treasure. They make up their own pirate names. They read the book and play pirate games. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are pirates. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. Sara likes to dress up her doll and comb her hair. Tom likes to zoom his car around and make noises. + +"Look at my doll, Tom. She has a pretty dress and a pin in her hair. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +Tom looks at the doll and sees the pin. He thinks it is shiny and sharp. He wants to touch it. He reaches for the pin, but Sara stops him. + +"No, Tom. Don't touch the pin. It is hard and it can hurt you. It can make a hole in your finger. Ouch!" Sara says. + +Tom pulls his hand back. He does not want to get hurt. He looks at his car and sees a sticker on it. He thinks it is colorful and soft. He wants to show it to Sara. + +"Look at my car, Sara. It has a sticker on it. Do you like it?" Tom asks. + +Sara looks at the car and sees the sticker. She thinks it is cute and fun. She wants to peel it off. She reaches for the sticker, but Tom stops her. + +"No, Sara. Don't peel the sticker. It is not hard and it does not hurt you. But it can make the car look bad. It can leave a mark on it. Ew!" Tom says. + +Sara pulls her hand back. She does not want to make the car look bad. She looks at her doll and Tom looks at his car. They smile at each other. + +"Your doll is pretty, Sara. And your pin is shiny," Tom says. + +"Your car is fast, Tom. And your sticker is colorful," Sara says. + +They are happy with their toys. They play together and share. They do not mention the pin or the sticker again. They are good friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play sport in the park. Tom likes to kick a ball. Mia likes to throw a frisbee. They have fun together. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He has a purple bike. He sees Tom and Mia playing sport. He wants to play too. He says, "Hey, can I join you?" + +Tom and Mia look at him. They do not know him. He is bigger than them. He has a loud voice. They feel scared. They do not answer. + +The big boy gets angry. He says, "Why don't you answer me? Are you rude? Do you think you are better than me?" He rides his purple bike towards them. He tries to take their ball and frisbee. + +Tom and Mia run away. They hide behind a tree. They hold their ball and frisbee. They whisper, "What should we do? He is mean. He wants to take our sport." + +They see a lady walking a dog. She is nice. She smiles at them. They run to her. They say, "Help us, please. There is a big boy who wants to take our sport. He has a purple bike. He is mean." + +The lady looks at the big boy. She says, "Hey, you. Stop that. You cannot take their sport. They are playing nicely. You are being rude. Go away." + +The big boy stops. He looks at the lady. He sees the dog. The dog barks at him. He feels scared. He says, "Sorry. I was just bored. I wanted to play too." He rides his purple bike away. + +The lady says, "Are you okay, kids? You can play here. I will watch you. Don't be afraid. He is gone." + +Tom and Mia say, "Thank you, lady. You are kind. You have a nice dog. Can we pet him?" + +The lady says, "Sure. His name is Spot. He likes to play too." + +Tom and Mia pet Spot. They smile. They say, "We like Spot. He is cute. Can we play sport with him?" + +The lady says, "Of course. He loves to chase the ball and the frisbee. He is good at sport." + +Tom and Mia play sport with Spot. They have fun together. They are happy. They forget about the big boy and his purple bike. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +But Anna had a problem. She had no mittens. Her hands were very cold. She saw Ben's mittens. They were red and warm. She felt jealous. She wanted Ben's mittens. + +"Ben, can I have your mittens?" she asked. + +"No, Anna, they are mine. You have to find your own mittens," Ben said. + +Anna was sad and angry. She thought of a plan. She waited until Ben was not looking. She took his mittens and ran away. She put them on her hands. She felt happy. + +But then she felt something else. She felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to stop it, but she could not. She sneezed. She sneezed very loud. She sneezed so hard that she dropped the mittens. The mittens fell into the snow. + +Ben heard the sneeze. He turned around and saw Anna. He saw his mittens in the snow. He knew what Anna did. He was mad. + +"Anna, why did you take my mittens? That was not nice. You made me cold and you made the mittens wet," he said. + +Anna felt sorry. She knew she did a bad thing. She wanted to say sorry, but she could not. She sneezed again. And again. And again. She sneezed so much that she could not talk. + +Ben saw that Anna was sick. He felt sorry for her. He was not mad anymore. He picked up his mittens and gave them to Anna. + +"Here, Anna, you can have my mittens. You need them more than me. I hope you feel better soon," he said. + +Anna smiled. She took the mittens and put them on her hands. She felt warm and grateful. She said thank you to Ben. She said sorry to Ben. She gave him a hug. + +They were best friends again. They finished the snowman. They played in the snow. They had fun. They did not sneeze anymore. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big van with many colors and pictures. It was noisy. It played music and said, "Come and get ice cream!" + +Lily and Sam ran to the van. They wanted ice cream. Their moms gave them money. They waited in line. When it was their turn, they asked for ice cream cones. The man in the van gave them ice cream cones. They were happy. + +They walked back to their moms. They licked their ice cream cones. They were yummy. Lily had chocolate. Sam had vanilla. Lily looked at Sam's cone. She wanted to try vanilla. She said, "Sam, can I have a bite of your cone?" + +Sam shook his head. He said, "No, this is my cone. You have your own cone. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad. She said, "But we are friends. Friends share. Please, Sam, let me have a bite." + +Sam got angry. He said, "No, no, no! You are not my friend. You are greedy. You want my cone. You can't have it. It's mine!" + +He pushed Lily. Lily fell down. Her cone dropped on the ground. Her ice cream was gone. She cried. Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "Lily, are you okay? What happened?" + +Lily pointed at Sam. She said, "Sam pushed me. He didn't share his cone. He was mean." + +Sam's mom came and scolded him. She said, "Sam, how could you do that? That was very rude and selfish. You should apologize to Lily and share your cone." + +Sam didn't listen. He said, "No, I won't. I don't care. I don't like Lily. I don't like sharing. I like my cone." + +He ran away with his cone. He didn't see the dog. The dog saw the cone. The dog jumped and bit the cone. Sam screamed. His cone was gone. His ice cream was gone. He cried. The dog barked. The van left. The park was noisy. Lily and Sam were unhappy. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors. Lily liked the yellow ones and Tom liked the red ones. They wanted to pick some flowers to give to their mom. + +"Look, Lily, these red flowers are so pretty. Let's pick some for mom," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. Some flowers have thorns that can hurt you," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He reached for a big red flower. But he did not see the thorn on the stem. He pricked his finger and cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" Tom said. + +Lily ran to him and saw his finger bleeding. She felt sorry for him. She took him to the house and asked mom for a band-aid. + +"Mom, Tom picked a flower with a thorn and hurt his finger. Can you help him?" Lily said. + +Mom looked at Tom's finger and gave him a band-aid. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You should have listened to Lily. She was right. Some flowers have thorns that can hurt you. Next time, be more careful and pick harmless flowers." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I learned my lesson. Next time, I will pick harmless flowers." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Tom. I'm proud of you. And thank you, Lily, for being a good sister and helping Tom. You are both very sweet. Here, I have a surprise for you. I baked some cookies for you. Do you want some?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please, mom. We love cookies. Thank you, mom." + +They hugged mom and ate some cookies. They learned that picking harmless flowers is better than picking thorny ones. And they learned to listen to each other and be kind. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a red motorcycle. Sam has a blue car. They make noises and pretend to drive fast. + +One day, Tom wants to try Sam's car. He asks Sam, "Can I play with your car?" Sam says, "No, it is mine. You play with your motorcycle." Tom feels angry. He wants to play with both toys. He thinks of a plan. + +When Sam is not looking, Tom grabs the car and runs away. Sam sees him and shouts, "Hey, give it back! That is not fair!" He chases Tom with his motorcycle. Tom laughs and says, "Catch me if you can!" + +Tom runs to the street. He does not see the big truck coming. The truck is very loud and fast. Tom is scared. He tries to reverse the car, but it is too late. The truck hits the car and Tom. Sam sees everything and screams. He drops his motorcycle and runs to Tom. He cries and says, "Tom, Tom, are you okay?" + +But Tom does not answer. He is very hurt. He does not move or talk. Sam feels sad and sorry. He wishes he had shared his car with Tom. He hugs Tom and says, "I love you, brother. Please wake up." But Tom does not wake up. The end. +Lily and Sam were having dinner with their mom and dad. They ate soup, bread, cheese and salad. Lily liked soup and cheese, but Sam did not. He only wanted to eat bread and salad. + +"Can I have dessert now?" Sam asked. + +"No, you have to finish your soup and cheese first," mom said. + +"But I don't like them. They are yucky," Sam said. + +"Too bad. You have to eat what is on your plate. Then you can have dessert," dad said. + +Lily smiled. She knew what dessert was. It was a pink cake with cream and strawberries. Mom had made it for her birthday. Lily loved pink cake. She ate her soup and cheese quickly. + +"Can you pass me the dessert, please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, here you go. Happy birthday, Lily!" mom said and gave her a big slice of pink cake. + +"Thank you, mom! It looks yummy!" Lily said. + +Sam looked at Lily's cake. He wanted some too. He tried to eat his soup and cheese faster, but he still did not like them. He made a face. + +"Can I have dessert now?" Sam asked again. + +"No, you have to finish your soup and cheese first," mom said. + +"But Lily has dessert. It's not fair," Sam said. + +"Well, Lily ate her soup and cheese. You did not. That's fair," dad said. + +Sam was sad. He wanted to have pink cake too. He looked at Lily. She was enjoying her cake. She saw Sam's sad face. + +"Do you want some of my cake, Sam?" Lily asked. + +Sam nodded. He liked cake. He liked strawberries. He liked Lily. + +"Okay, you can have some. But only if you eat your soup and cheese first," Lily said. + +Sam smiled. He ate his soup and cheese. He did not make a face. He finished his plate. + +"Can I have some of your cake now, Lily?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, you can. Here, I'll give you half of my slice. Happy birthday, Lily!" Sam said. + +"Thank you, Sam! You are a good brother!" Lily said. + +They shared the pink cake. They both said it was yummy. Mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Lily and Sam. They gave them hugs and kisses. They all had a happy dinner. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. It was a hot day, so they were thirsty and sweaty. + +"Can we have some water, Mom?" Lily asked their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Yes, of course, sweetie. Come here and drink from this bottle," Mom said, holding out a plastic bottle. + +Tom and Lily ran to their mom and drank some water. They felt better and thanked their mom. + +"Can we play some more, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, okay? Don't go too far or too fast," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and went back to their ball. They kicked it harder and harder, trying to make it fly. They laughed and shouted. + +Suddenly, Tom kicked the ball too hard and it went out of the park. It rolled onto the street, where there were many cars and buses. + +"Tom, no!" Lily yelled. "Don't go after the ball!" + +But Tom did not listen. He ran after the ball, not looking where he was going. He did not see the big red ambulance that was coming fast, with a loud siren and flashing lights. + +The ambulance driver saw Tom and tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit Tom with the front of the ambulance. Tom fell down and did not move. + +Lily screamed and ran to Tom. She saw blood on his head and his leg. She was scared and sad. + +"Tom, Tom, wake up!" she cried. "Please, wake up!" + +Mom heard Lily's scream and ran to them. She saw Tom and the ambulance. She realized what had happened. She felt a pain in her heart. + +"Tom, my baby, my baby!" she sobbed. She hugged Tom and tried to wake him up. + +The ambulance driver got out of the ambulance and called for help. He was sorry and worried. + +"I'm so sorry, I didn't see him, I tried to stop, I'm so sorry," he said. + +He took out a blanket and a first aid kit. He covered Tom with the blanket and put a bandage on his head and his leg. He checked his pulse and his breathing. + +"He's alive, but he's hurt. We need to take him to the hospital, now," he said. + +He lifted Tom and put him on a stretcher. He put the stretcher in the back of the ambulance. He told Mom to come with him. + +"Mom, Mom, don't leave me!" Lily cried. She did not want to be alone. + +Mom looked at Lily and hugged her. + +"I love you, Lily. I'll be back soon, I promise. Stay with Aunt Sue, she's coming to get you," Mom said. + +She kissed Lily and got in the ambulance. The ambulance driver closed the door and started the engine. He turned on the siren and the lights. He drove away, fast. + +Lily watched the ambulance disappear. She felt alone and scared. She wished Tom was okay. She wished Mom was with her. She wished they could play with their ball again. She wished it was not a hot day. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big pot and Max had a wooden spoon. They looked for things to put in the pot. + +"Look, Max, I found a cauliflower!" Lily said. She held up a white and green thing that looked like a flower. "It is good for soup." + +Max nodded. He liked cauliflower. He took the wooden spoon and pretended to stir the pot. "We need more things, Lily. What else can we find?" + +Lily looked around. She saw a banana, a carrot, and a bottle of ketchup. She grabbed them all and ran back to the pot. "Here, Max, these are good too. Let's put them in." + +Max frowned. He did not like banana, carrot, or ketchup. He thought they were yucky. He did not want them in his soup. He shook his head. "No, Lily, no. Those are bad. They will make the soup taste bad. Take them out." + +Lily did not listen. She smiled and threw the banana, the carrot, and the ketchup in the pot. She stirred them with the cauliflower. She thought they looked pretty. She said, "No, Max, no. Those are good. They will make the soup taste good. Leave them in." + +Max was angry. He did not want to eat that soup. He grabbed the pot and tried to take it away from Lily. Lily held on to the pot and tried to keep it. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The pot was heavy and hot. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The soup spilled everywhere. The cauliflower, the banana, the carrot, and the ketchup made a big mess. + +Lily and Max stopped fighting. They looked at the mess. They felt sad and sorry. They did not want to play anymore. They wanted to clean up. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Mom. She had come to see what was going on. She saw the mess. She saw Lily and Max. She was not happy. She said, "What have you done? This is a big mess. You have wasted good food. You have made a bad soup. You have been naughty." + +Lily and Max hung their heads. They knew they had been naughty. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing. We wanted to make soup. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom sighed. She was not too angry. She knew they were just playing. She said, "It's okay, Lily and Max. I know you were playing. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to each other. You have to respect the food. You have to clean up after yourselves." + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "We will, Mom. We will be careful. We will listen to each other. We will respect the food. We will clean up after ourselves." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, Lily and Max. I love you. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, let's make a real soup. A soup that we can all enjoy. A soup with cauliflower and other good things. A soup that will make us jolly." + +Lily and Max smiled too. They said, "We love you too, Mom. Let's clean up this mess. And then, let's make a real soup. A soup that we can all enjoy. A soup with cauliflower and other good things. A soup that will make us jolly." + +They hugged Mom. They picked up the pot. They got a mop. They cleaned up the mess. They washed their hands. They helped Mom make a real soup. A soup that they all enjoyed. A soup with cauliflower and other good things. A soup that made them jolly. + +They ate the soup. They said, "Yum, yum, yum." They thanked Mom. They said, "This is the best soup ever." They felt happy and warm. They did not fight anymore. They played nicely. They had fun. They spun around and laughed. They were jolly. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they did not share their toys with each other. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your car," Lily said. + +"Can I play with your car, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your doll," Ben said. + +They were both ignorant. They did not know how to be kind and friendly. + +Then, Lily's mom called her on the phone. She wanted to bring Lily home for lunch. + +"Lily, it's time to go. Come here and bring your doll," Lily's mom said. + +Lily ran to her mom and hugged her. She was happy to see her. + +"Bye, Ben. See you later," Lily said. + +But Ben did not say bye. He was angry and jealous. He wanted to play with the doll, too. + +He grabbed the doll from Lily's hand and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back! That's not yours!" Lily shouted. + +Lily's mom was shocked and angry. She chased after Ben and took the doll back. + +"Ben, that was very rude and mean. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry to Lily and share your toys," Lily's mom said. + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong. + +He gave the doll back to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was ignorant. Can we be friends and share our toys?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Ben. I'm sorry, too. I was ignorant, too. We can be friends and share our toys." + +They hugged and said bye. They learned their lesson. They learned how to be kind and friendly. +Tommy was sick and had to stay in bed. He felt hot and tired and did not want to play. His mom came to his room with a bowl of soup. She smiled and said, "This soup will make you feel better, my dear. It is warm and yummy and has carrots and noodles. Do you want some?" + +Tommy nodded and tried to sit up. His mom helped him and put a pillow behind his back. She gave him a spoon and held the bowl for him. Tommy took a sip of the soup and felt it warm his throat. He liked the soup and ate some more. He said, "Thank you, mom. The soup is good. I like the carrots and noodles." + +His mom kissed his forehead and said, "You're welcome, my love. I'm glad you like the soup. You are a brave boy. Now you need to rest and drink some water. Maybe later you can read a book or watch a show. Do you want me to stay with you?" + +Tommy shook his head and said, "No, mom. You can go. I'm okay. I will lay down and sleep. Maybe I will dream of something jolly, like a clown or a puppy." + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, my sweet. I will be back soon to check on you. I hope you have a jolly dream. I love you very much." She tucked him in and turned off the light. She left the room and closed the door. + +Tommy lay down and closed his eyes. He felt the soup in his tummy and the pillow under his head. He felt cozy and safe. He thought of his mom and how she made him soup. He thought of something jolly, like a clown or a puppy. He smiled and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch cartoons on TV. But they do not like the same cartoons. Lily likes the cartoon with the pink pony. Ben likes the cartoon with the blue robot. + +One day, they have a big fight. They both want to watch their favorite cartoon. They grab the remote and pull it. They yell at each other. + +"Let me watch the pony! It is fun and pretty!" Lily says. + +"No, let me watch the robot! It is cool and smart!" Ben says. + +"The pony is better! The robot is stupid!" Lily says. + +"The robot is better! The pony is stupid!" Ben says. + +They do not match. They are very angry. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the remote. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, you two! You are being rude and selfish!" Mom says. "You need to share and take turns. You can watch both cartoons, one after the other. Or you can watch something else that you both like." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They do not want to make Mom sad. They do not want to fight anymore. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They say. + +They hug and make up. They decide to watch something else that they both like. They find a cartoon with a purple dragon. They think it is funny and cute. They laugh and smile. They match. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with cubes. They liked to stack them and make shapes. Lily had a red cube and Ben had a blue cube. They wanted to make a house with their cubes. + +"Can I have your cube?" Lily asked Ben. "I need it for the roof." + +"No, it is mine," Ben said. "You have your own cube." + +"But your cube is bigger and nicer," Lily said. "Please, let me have it." + +Ben did not want to share. He held his cube tight. He was not humble. He thought his cube was the best. + +Lily was sad. She did not have enough cubes to make a house. She saw a marker on the table. She had an idea. She took the marker and made a mark on her cube. She drew a window and a door. She smiled. She liked her cube now. It looked like a house. + +"Look, Ben," Lily said. "I made a house with my cube. Do you like it?" + +Ben looked at Lily's cube. He saw the mark. He was surprised. He thought Lily's cube was pretty. He wished he had a mark on his cube too. + +"Wow, Lily," Ben said. "Your cube is very nice. Can I make a mark on my cube too?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She gave Ben the marker. Ben made a mark on his cube. He drew a flower and a sun. He smiled. He liked his cube now. It looked like a garden. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "Your mark is very nice. Can we make a house together?" + +Lily agreed. She was glad. She and Ben put their cubes next to each other. They made a house with a window, a door, a flower and a sun. They played happily. They were humble. They shared their cubes and their marks. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, like the ones they saw in a book. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them up. They left a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Sam said. He crawled inside and smiled. + +Mia followed him. She looked around. The igloo was small and dark. There was no room for their toys or their blankets. She felt cold and uncomfortable. + +"I don't like it here," Mia said. "It's too tight and wet. I want to go back to our house." + +Sam frowned. He liked the igloo. He wanted to stay and pretend they were explorers. + +"No, it's fun here," Sam said. "We can organize our things and make a fire. We can tell stories and sing songs." + +Mia shook her head. She did not want to organize anything. She wanted to be warm and cozy. She did not want to tell stories or sing songs. She wanted to read and draw. + +"Please, Sam, let's go," Mia said. "The igloo is not a good place for us." + +Sam sighed. He saw that Mia was unhappy. He loved his sister. He did not want to make her sad. + +"Okay, Mia, we can go," Sam said. "But can we come back tomorrow and play some more?" + +Mia nodded. She hugged Sam. She was glad he understood. + +They crawled out of the igloo and ran back to their house. They left the igloo for another day. Maybe they would like it better then. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they find a big box of crayons. They want to draw pictures on the wall. + +"Look, Tom, I have a purple crayon. Purple is my favorite color. What is your favorite color?" Sara asks. + +"I like red. Red is bright and strong. Can I have the red crayon?" Tom says. + +Sara gives Tom the red crayon. They start to draw on the wall. Sara draws a purple flower. Tom draws a red car. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the wall. She is not happy. She has a pale face. She says in a loud voice: + +"What are you doing? You are not supposed to draw on the wall. That is very bad. You have to clean it up right now!" + +Sara and Tom are scared. They drop the crayons. They say: + +"We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to draw. We did not know it was bad." + +Mom sighs. She says: + +"I know you like to draw, but you have to use paper, not the wall. The wall is not for drawing. It is hard to clean. You have to help me clean it up. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They say: + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We will help you clean it up. We will not draw on the wall again." + +Mom smiles. She says: + +"Thank you, Sara and Tom. You are good children. I love you. Now, let's get some water and a cloth and start cleaning." + +Sara and Tom get some water and a cloth. They help Mom clean the wall. They work hard. They make the wall clean again. Mom hugs them. She says: + +"Good job, Sara and Tom. You are very helpful. I am proud of you. How about we draw some pictures on paper instead?" + +Sara and Tom are happy. They say: + +"Yes, Mom. That sounds fun. Can we use the purple and red crayons?" + +Mom says: + +"Of course, you can. You can use any color you want. Just use paper, not the wall. OK?" + +Sara and Tom say: + +"OK, Mom. We will use paper, not the wall. We love you, Mom." + +They go to the table. They get some paper and crayons. They draw pictures on paper. They use the purple and red crayons. They have fun. They show Mom their pictures. Mom likes their pictures. She says: + +"Wow, Sara and Tom. You are very creative. I like your pictures. They are beautiful. Can I hang them on the fridge?" + +Sara and Tom say: + +"Yes, Mom. You can hang them on the fridge. We made them for you." + +Mom hangs their pictures on the fridge. She says: + +"Thank you, Sara and Tom. You made me very happy. You are the best." + +Sara and Tom hug Mom. They say: + +"You are welcome, Mom. You are the best, too." +Sara liked cheese very much. She liked to eat cheese with bread, or with fruit, or by itself. She had many kinds of cheese in her fridge. One day, she found a new cheese in the store. It was unusual. It was blue and had holes in it. + +She wanted to show the cheese to her friend Tom. She took the cheese and went to his house. She knocked on the door and said, "Tom, Tom, I have something to show you. It is unusual and yummy. It is cheese!" + +Tom opened the door and saw the cheese. He was curious. He said, "What is that? It is not yellow or white. It is blue. And it has holes. How can you eat it?" + +Sara smiled and said, "It is blue cheese. It is from a faraway place. The holes are from air. You can eat it. It is very tasty. Do you want to try some?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like cheese too. But I have never seen cheese like this. It is unusual. But I want to taste it." + +Sara cut a piece of cheese and gave it to Tom. He took a bite and made a face. He said, "It is unusual. But it is not yummy. It is sour and strong. I do not like it." + +Sara laughed and said, "That is okay. You do not have to like it. I like it. But I also like other cheeses. Do you want to come to my house and see my cheese collection? I have many kinds of cheese. Some are yellow, some are white, some are soft, some are hard. They are all yummy." + +Tom said, "Yes, I want to see your cheese collection. Maybe I will find a cheese that I like. But not blue cheese. That is too unusual for me." + +They went to Sara's house and had a cheese party. They tried different cheeses and had fun. They learned that cheese can be unusual and yummy in different ways. They were happy and full. They liked cheese very much. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They have many dishes to pretend with. They have cups, plates, spoons and forks. They make tea and cake for their toys. + +One day, Tom sees a new dish on the shelf. It is big and shiny. It has flowers and birds on it. Tom wants to play with it. He takes it down and puts it on the table. + +"Look, Lily, I have a new dish!" Tom says. "It is very pretty. I want to keep it." + +Lily looks at the dish. She likes it too. But she knows it is not theirs. It is Mom's dish. Mom loves it very much. She only uses it for special days. + +"Tom, we can't play with that dish," Lily says. "It is Mom's dish. She will be sad if we break it. We should put it back." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to put it back. He wants to keep it. He thinks it is his dish now. + +"No, Lily, it is my dish," Tom says. "I found it. I keep it. You can't have it." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not like Tom's words. She wants to share with Tom. She wants to be his friend. She tries to take the dish from Tom. + +"Give it to me, Tom," Lily says. "It is not your dish. It is Mom's dish. We can play with other dishes. We can be happy." + +Tom and Lily pull the dish. They do not see Mom coming. Mom sees them and gasps. She runs to them and takes the dish. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom says. "This is my dish. It is very old and special. It was Grandma's dish. You can't play with it. You could break it." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They did not know it was Grandma's dish. They did not want to make Mom sad. They say sorry to Mom. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Lily say. "We did not know. We just liked the dish. We wanted to play with it." + +Mom hugs them and smiles. She is not angry. She is glad they are safe. She understands they are curious. She shows them the dish and tells them about Grandma. She lets them touch it gently. + +"This is a very special dish," Mom says. "It makes me happy to see it. It reminds me of Grandma. She was very kind and loving. She gave me this dish when I was little. She told me to keep it and take good care of it. And I do. I keep it and love it." + +Tom and Lily listen to Mom. They learn about Grandma. They see why Mom loves the dish. They feel happy too. They hug Mom and the dish. + +"Thank you, Mom," Tom and Lily say. "We love you and the dish. We are sorry we took it. We will not do it again. We will keep it safe with you." +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to make things with sand. They made a castle, a cake, and a snake with sand. They were happy and proud of their sand things. + +But then a big boy came and kicked their sand things. He laughed and ran away. Tom and Mia were sad and angry. Their sand things were broken and messy. They wanted to cry. + +"Who is that mean boy?" Mia asked. "Why did he do that?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "He is bad and rude. He ruined our fun." + +They looked at their sand things and felt gloomy. They did not want to play anymore. + +But then they saw a girl who was sitting on a bench. She had a big book and a small pencil. She looked sad and bored. She had no one to play with. + +"Maybe we can help her," Tom said. "Maybe we can be her friends." + +"Maybe we can solve her problem," Mia said. "Maybe we can make her happy." + +They took their bucket and shovel and walked to the girl. They smiled and said hello. + +"Hi, we are Tom and Mia. What is your name?" Tom asked. + +"Hi, I am Lily. I am new here. I have no friends," Lily said. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Mia asked. "We have sand and we can make things." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She put down her book and pencil and joined them. They went to the sand and made new things. They made a flower, a star, and a bird with sand. They were happy and proud of their sand things. + +They also talked and laughed and shared their stories. They became friends and had fun. + +They solved their problems and forgot their gloom. They played with sand until the sun went down. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and read books. They were loyal to each other and always helped when one was sad or hurt. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big truck with a red flame on it. It was a fire truck. Mia and Leo wanted to see it up close. + +"Can we go, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay close," her mom said. + +Mia and Leo ran to the fire truck. They saw a fireman wearing a yellow hat and a black coat. He was holding a hose. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like the fire truck?" he asked. + +"Yes, it's awesome!" Leo said. + +"What do you do with the hose?" Mia asked. + +"I use it to spray water on fires and put them out," the fireman said. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can we try it?" Leo asked. + +"Sorry, no. The hose is very powerful and dangerous. You could get hurt or wet," the fireman said. + +"Oh, okay," Leo said. + +"But I have something else for you," the fireman said. He reached into his pocket and took out two stickers. They had a picture of a fire truck and a flame on them. + +"Here, these are for you. You can stick them on your clothes or your books," he said. + +"Thank you!" Mia and Leo said. They took the stickers and smiled. + +"You're welcome. And I have a recommendation for you. If you want to learn more about fire trucks and fire safety, you can go to the library and borrow some books. They have many books with pictures and stories about fire trucks and firemen," he said. + +"That sounds fun. We love books," Mia said. + +"Me too," Leo said. + +"Great. Then maybe one day, you can be firemen too," the fireman said. + +"Maybe," Mia and Leo said. + +They waved goodbye to the fireman and went back to their moms. They showed them their stickers and told them about the fire truck and the fireman. + +They had a great day at the park. They were happy and loyal friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a red poppy growing in the grass. Lily liked the poppy. She picked it and smelled it. + +"Look, Ben, a poppy! It is pretty and smells good," she said. + +Ben nodded. He liked the poppy too. He wanted to have it. He grabbed it from Lily's hand and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back! That is not nice!" Lily shouted. She chased Ben around the garden. + +Ben was faster than Lily. He reached the shed and hid behind it. He looked at the poppy. It was wilting. He felt bad. He did not want to hurt the poppy. He decided to bury it in the ground. He dug a hole with his hands and put the poppy in it. He covered it with dirt. + +Lily saw Ben behind the shed. She ran to him and saw the hole. She saw a bit of red peeking out of the dirt. She realized what Ben had done. + +"Ben, why did you bury the poppy? It was alive and beautiful. Now it is dead and sad," she said. + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw tears in her eyes. He felt sorry. He did not mean to make her cry. He hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was selfish and greedy. I wanted the poppy for myself. But I did not take care of it. I killed it. I buried it to say sorry to it. But I should have said sorry to you too. You found the poppy first. You loved the poppy. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily hugged Ben back. She said, "I forgive you, Ben. You made a mistake. But you learned from it. You are my brother. I love you. Next time, let us share the poppy. Or better, let us leave it in the grass. It will be happier there." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They held hands and walked back to the house. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other and to nature. They enjoyed the mild sun and the gentle breeze. They saw more poppies in the garden. They did not pick them. They admired them. They were happy. +Anna was a princess who liked to play dress-up. She had a big box of clothes and jewels and hats and veils. She liked to wear a veil over her face and pretend she was a bride or a queen. + +One day, she was playing with her friend Ben, who was a knight. He had a sword and a shield and a helmet. He liked to fight dragons and save princesses. + +"Anna, you are in danger!" Ben said. "A dragon is coming to take you away!" + +Anna giggled and hid behind her veil. "Oh no, Ben, save me!" + +Ben ran to Anna and pretended to fight the dragon. He swung his sword and made loud noises. "Roar! Clang! Take that, dragon!" + +He reached Anna and lifted her veil. He saw that her face was dirty. She had mud and grass and chocolate on her cheeks and nose. + +"Anna, you are a mess!" Ben said. "You need to wipe your face!" + +Anna looked at Ben and smiled. She took her veil and wiped his face too. He had dirt and sweat and ketchup on his forehead and chin. + +"Ben, you are a mess too!" Anna said. "You need to wipe your face!" + +They both laughed and wiped each other's faces with the veil. They threw the veil in the air and hugged. + +They did not care that the veil was dirty. They had fun playing dress-up and fighting dragons. They were happy and they were friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw cows, sheep, chickens and horses. They had fun. + +Then they saw a big pig. The pig was sleeping in the mud. Ben had an idea. He wanted to scare the pig. He said to Lily, "Let's scare the pig. It will be funny." + +Lily was not sure. She said, "Maybe the pig will be angry. Maybe the pig will chase us." + +Ben said, "No, the pig will not chase us. The pig is lazy. Come on, it will be fun." + +Ben and Lily tiptoed to the pig. They made loud noises. They shouted, "Boo! Boo! Boo!" + +The pig woke up. The pig was not happy. The pig was not scared. The pig was angry. The pig snorted and grunted. The pig chased Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily ran away. They were scared. They were not funny. They said, "Help! Help! Help!" + +The farmer heard them. He came and stopped the pig. He said, "What are you doing? Why did you scare the pig? The pig is not a toy. The pig is an animal. You have to be nice to the animals." + +Ben and Lily were sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We wanted to be funny. We did not want to be mean." + +The farmer said, "It is not funny to scare the animals. It is mean. The animals have feelings too. You have to be kind and gentle to the animals. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand. We will be kind and gentle to the animals. We will not scare the animals again." + +The farmer said, "That is good. Now, say sorry to the pig." + +Ben and Lily said sorry to the pig. The pig grunted and went back to sleep. Ben and Lily learned a lesson. They did not scare the animals anymore. They played with the animals nicely. They had fun. +Sam and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big sign at the park. It said: "Come to the ranch! See the horses, cows and sheep. Fun for everyone!" + +"Can we go, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Please, please, please?" Lily said. + +Mom smiled. "OK, we can go. But only if you are good and listen to me." + +Sam and Lily were very happy. They got in the car and drove to the ranch. They saw many animals. They wanted to pet them all. + +"Look, a horse!" Sam said. He ran to the fence. + +"Wait, Sam. Be careful. The horse might bite you," Mom said. + +But Sam did not listen. He was persistent. He reached out his hand to touch the horse. The horse did not like that. It snorted and kicked. Sam fell back and hurt his arm. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. + +Mom ran to him and hugged him. "Are you OK, Sam? I told you to be careful." + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to pet the horse," Sam said. + +Lily came to them. She had a sheep in her arms. She was gentle and kind. The sheep liked her. + +"Look, Mom. I have a friend," Lily said. + +Mom smiled. "You are a good girl, Lily. You know how to treat animals." + +Sam looked at Lily and the sheep. He felt sorry. He learned his lesson. + +"Can I have a friend too, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Of course, Sam. But you have to be nice and respectful. Do you understand?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. I understand," Sam said. + +Mom took them to another fence. There was a cow there. It was calm and friendly. Mom helped Sam to pet the cow. The cow mooed softly. + +"Look, Mom. I have a friend too," Sam said. + +Mom smiled. "I'm proud of you, Sam. You are a brave and smart boy." + +Sam and Lily hugged Mom. They thanked her for taking them to the ranch. They had a lot of fun. They learned a lot. They loved the park and the ranch. They loved Mom. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. The pictures on the wall moved and some of them fell too. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what was happening. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. They ran to the kitchen where their parents were. Their parents hugged them and told them not to be afraid. + +"It's an earthquake, sweeties. It's when the earth moves and makes things shake. It's not your fault. It will stop soon. We just have to stay calm and safe," their mom said. + +"Are we in danger, mommy?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey. We are in a strong house. We just have to mind the things that can fall and hurt us. Like glass or sharp things. We have to stay away from them," their dad said. + +The earthquake stopped after a few minutes. Lily and Ben felt relieved. They looked around and saw that their living room was very dirty. There were blocks and pictures and dust everywhere. + +"Can we play with the blocks again, mommy?" Ben asked. + +"Not now, darling. We have to clean up first. The blocks are dirty and some of them are broken. We have to be careful not to cut ourselves. Maybe we can play with them later, after we wash them," their mom said. + +"Okay, mommy. We will help you clean up. We are sorry for the mess," Lily said. + +"It's not your fault, sweetie. It's the earthquake's fault. But we are glad that you are safe and that you mind us. We love you very much," their dad said. + +They hugged and kissed and started to clean up the living room. They were happy to be together and to have a strong house. They hoped that the earthquake would not come back. +Tim and Mia like to play at the park. They like to swing, run, and slide. One day, they see a new slide at the park. It is very tall and has a big alligator on it. The alligator has a big mouth and sharp teeth. + +Tim and Mia are scared of the alligator slide. They think it will bite them. They stay away from it and play on the other slides. But then, they see a boy go on the alligator slide. He is not scared. He climbs up the tall ladder and slides down the alligator's back. He laughs and says it is fun. + +Tim and Mia are curious. They want to try the alligator slide too. They go to the boy and ask him if they can go. The boy says yes and helps them climb up the ladder. He tells them the alligator is not real. It is just a toy. He says they can slide down and pretend to be brave. + +Tim and Mia slide down the alligator slide. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their face. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They slide down again and again. They make friends with the boy and the alligator. They have a lot of fun at the park. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside. Today they want to ride their bikes. But first they have to dress. + +"Tom, where is your helmet?" Lily asks. She has a yellow helmet. It is shiny and has a star on it. + +"I don't know. I can't find it," Tom says. He looks under his bed and in his closet. He only sees his toys and his clothes. + +"You have to wear a helmet, Tom. It is safe and fun," Lily says. She helps him look for his helmet. She opens a drawer and sees a blue helmet. It is dusty and has a crack on it. + +"Is this your helmet, Tom?" Lily asks. She shows him the blue helmet. + +"No, that is not my helmet. That is an old helmet. It is broken and ugly," Tom says. He shakes his head and frowns. + +"Then where is your helmet, Tom?" Lily asks. She is getting impatient. She wants to ride her bike. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom knows," Tom says. He runs to the kitchen and asks Mom. + +"Mom, where is my helmet?" Tom asks. He hopes Mom can help him. + +"Your helmet is in the garage, Tom. You left it there yesterday," Mom says. She smiles and gives him a hug. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Tom says. He hugs her back and runs to the garage. He sees his helmet on a shelf. It is red and has a rocket on it. + +"Here it is, Lily. I found my helmet," Tom says. He puts on his helmet and buckles it. He feels happy and excited. + +"Great, Tom. Now we can ride our bikes," Lily says. She puts on her helmet and buckles it too. She feels happy and excited as well. + +Tom and Lily go outside. They get on their bikes and pedal fast. They have fun and laugh. They wear their helmets. They are safe and smart. +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, a house of snow, to hide in. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them up. They left a hole for the door. + +"Look at our igloo!" Lila said. "It is so big and cozy!" + +Sam nodded. "It is very good, but we can make it better. We can improve it." + +"How?" Lila asked. + +Sam pointed to a distant hill. "See that hill? There is more snow there. We can get some and put it on top of our igloo. Then it will be stronger and warmer." + +Lila agreed. "That is a good idea. Let's go!" + +They put on their hats and gloves and ran to the hill. They filled their sled with snow and dragged it back to their igloo. They climbed on top of their igloo and packed the snow on it. They made it smooth and round. + +"Wow!" Lila said. "Our igloo is amazing! It is the best igloo ever!" + +Sam smiled. "We did a great job. We improved our igloo a lot!" + +They crawled inside their igloo and hugged each other. They felt happy and proud. They had a lot of fun in their igloo. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. Tom liked to make loud noises with his truck and pretend to crash into things. Lily liked to dress up her doll and talk to her softly. + +Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. He thought it looked funny and he wanted to make it ride on his truck. He went to Lily and tried to take her doll. Lily did not want to give her doll to Tom. She held it tight in her hand and said, "No, Tom, this is my doll. Go away!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He pulled harder on the doll and made Lily cry. Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting over the doll and was angry. She urged Tom to let go of the doll and say sorry to Lily. She said, "Tom, that is not nice. You cannot take Lily's doll without asking. You have to share and be kind." + +Tom did not want to share or be kind. He wanted to have the doll and the truck. He thought Lily's mom was fat and mean. He said, "No, I want the doll. It is mine. You are fat and mean. Go away!" + +Lily's mom was shocked and hurt by Tom's words. She took the doll from Tom and gave it back to Lily. She said, "Tom, that is very rude. You cannot talk to me like that. You have to apologize and go to your room. You are in trouble." + +Tom did not apologize or go to his room. He threw a tantrum and kicked and screamed. He threw his truck at Lily's mom and hit her in the face. Lily's mom was hurt and angry. She grabbed Tom by the hand and dragged him to his room. She said, "Tom, that is enough. You are very naughty. You have to stay in your room until you calm down and say sorry. You are not allowed to play with any toys." + +Tom was left alone in his room. He was still angry and sad. He wished he had the doll and the truck. He wished Lily's mom was not fat and mean. He wished he had listened to her when she urged him to let go of the doll and say sorry to Lily. He realized he had made a big mistake. He wondered if Lily and her mom would ever forgive him. He felt very sorry. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Sometimes they play with a football. They kick it and throw it and catch it. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They want to play with everything. They run to the slide and take turns. They push each other on the swing. They make castles and tunnels in the sandbox. + +But then, Ben sees a boy with a football. He wants to play with it. He runs to the boy and asks, "Can I play with your football?" + +The boy says, "No, this is my football. Go away." + +Ben is sad. He says, "Please, can I play with your football? Just for a little bit?" + +The boy says, "No, I said go away. This is my football. You have your own football." + +Ben looks at his football. It is old and dirty and has a hole in it. He does not like his football. He likes the boy's football. It is new and shiny and has no hole in it. + +He says, "But your football is better. I want to play with your football." + +The boy says, "No, no, no. You can't play with my football. It is mine. Go away or I will tell my mom." + +Ben is angry. He does not want to go away. He wants to play with the football. He tries to grab the football from the boy. The boy pulls the football away. They start to fight. + +Lily sees Ben and the boy fighting. She does not like fighting. She runs to them and says, "Stop fighting. Fighting is bad. You can share the football. Sharing is good." + +The boy says, "No, I don't want to share. This is my football. He can't have it." + +Ben says, "Yes, I can. I want to play with it. It is not fair." + +Lily says, "Yes, it is fair. You have your own football. You can play with your football. He can play with his football. Or you can play together. You can take turns. You can be friends." + +The boy says, "No, I don't want to be friends. I don't like him. He is mean. He tried to take my football." + +Ben says, "No, you are mean. You are selfish. You don't share your football." + +Lily says, "Please, stop. You are both mean. You are both selfish. You don't listen. You don't care. You make me sad." + +Lily starts to cry. She does not like to cry. She does not like to be sad. She likes to be happy. She likes to play. + +The boy and Ben see Lily crying. They feel bad. They do not want to make Lily cry. They do not want to make Lily sad. They want to make Lily happy. They want to play with Lily. + +The boy says, "I'm sorry. I was mean. I was selfish. I should share my football. You can play with my football. Do you want to play with my football?" + +Ben says, "I'm sorry. I was mean. I was selfish. I should not take your football. You can have your football. Do you want to play with your football?" + +Lily says, "Thank you. You are nice. You are kind. You should share your football. You should not take your football. You should play with your football. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy and Ben say, "Yes, we want to play with you. You are our friend. You are patient. You are smart. You are good. You make us happy. You make us play." + +Lily smiles. She stops crying. She is happy. She is happy to play with her friends. She is happy to play with the football. She kicks it and throws it and catches it. The boy and Ben do the same. They play with the football. They play with Lily. They have fun. They are happy. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cloud in the sky. It was white and fluffy, like a giant pillow. + +"Look, Tim, a cloud!" Mia said. "What do you think it looks like?" + +Tim squinted his eyes and looked at the cloud. "I think it looks like a dragon," he said. "It has a long tail and a big mouth." + +Mia shook her head. "No, Tim, it looks like a bunny," she said. "It has long ears and a cute nose." + +They started to argue about the cloud. They raised their voices and said rude words to each other. They did not listen to each other's ideas. They did not have fun anymore. + +A bird flew by and heard them. He stopped on a branch and said, "Why are you fighting, children? The cloud can look like anything you want. You can choose to see different things and still be friends. You can choose to be kind and share your thoughts. You can choose to be happy and enjoy the cloud." + +Tim and Mia stopped and looked at the bird. They felt ashamed of their behavior. They realized they were being silly and mean. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Thank you, bird, for your wise words," Tim said. + +"Yes, thank you, bird, for your help," Mia said. + +The bird smiled and flew away. Tim and Mia looked at the cloud again. They saw a dragon and a bunny, and many other things. They laughed and pointed and told each other what they saw. They chose to be friends and have fun. They chose to be nice and respectful. They chose to be happy and grateful. They learned a valuable lesson from the cloud and the bird. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found a big pile of lumber that someone left behind. They decided to create a fort with the lumber. They used a hammer and nails to put the lumber together. + +"Look at our fort, Sam! It is so strong and big!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, it is very nice. But we should be careful. The lumber is old and dead. It might break or fall," Sam said. + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He thought he knew better. He climbed on top of the fort and jumped up and down. He wanted to see how high he could go. + +"Stop, Tom! You are making the fort shake! It is not safe!" Sam shouted. + +But Tom did not stop. He jumped harder and harder. He did not see the crack in the lumber. He did not hear the creak in the nails. He did not feel the fort tilting. + +Suddenly, the fort collapsed. The lumber fell on Tom and Sam. They were trapped under the wood. They cried for help. + +A man who was walking by heard their cries. He ran to the fort and lifted the lumber. He freed Tom and Sam. He checked if they were hurt. They had some bruises and scratches, but they were not badly injured. + +"Are you boys okay? What were you doing here?" the man asked. + +"We were playing. We created a fort with the lumber. But it broke and fell on us," Tom said. + +"You were very lucky. The lumber was old and dead. It was not meant for building. It was dangerous. You should not play with things that are not yours. You should listen to your brother. He was right. He was trying to protect you," the man said. + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They thanked the man for saving them. They apologized for playing with the lumber. They promised to be more careful and respectful. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to create with care, to use what is alive, and to listen to each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mountain. They want to go there. + +"Can we go to the mountain?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the mountain. They see a hole. It is dark and scary. + +"What is that?" Lily says. + +"Maybe it is a cave. Do you want to enter?" Ben says. + +Lily is afraid. She shakes her head. "No, I don't want to enter. It is too dark. There might be monsters." + +Ben is brave. He says, "I want to enter. I want to see what is inside. Maybe there is treasure. Or a dragon. Or a fairy." + +He takes a stick. He says, "I will use this as a sword. Come on, Lily. Don't be scared. I will protect you." + +He walks to the hole. He enters. Lily follows him. She holds his hand. + +They enter the cave. It is dark and cold. They see rocks and bats. They hear noises. They are scared. + +They walk and walk. They see a light. They walk to the light. They see a room. It is bright and warm. They see a bed. It is big and soft. They see a bear. It is sleeping on the bed. It is fluffy and cute. + +They are surprised. They say, "Wow! A bear!" + +The bear wakes up. It sees them. It says, "Hello! Who are you?" + +They are scared. They say, "We are Lily and Ben. We are sorry. We did not know this was your home. We were curious. We wanted to see the mountain." + +The bear smiles. It says, "Don't worry. I am not angry. I am lonely. I live here alone. Do you want to be my friends?" + +They are happy. They say, "Yes, we want to be your friends. You are nice. And your bed is soft. Can we play with you?" + +The bear says, "Yes, you can play with me. I have toys and books and honey. Come, sit with me. We can have fun." + +They sit with the bear. They play with the toys. They read the books. They eat the honey. They are happy. They have a new friend. They like the mountain. +Mia and Ben like to play dress up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes in a big box. They take turns to pick what they want to wear. Mia likes to wear dresses and flowers. Ben likes to wear ties and hats. + +One day, they find a new dress in the box. It is shiny and pink and has many ruffles. Mia wants to wear it. She puts it on and looks at herself in the mirror. She feels like a princess. She says to Ben, "Look at me! I am so pretty! This is the best dress ever!" + +Ben pauses. He does not like the dress. He thinks it is too big and too bright. He wants to wear something else. He says to Mia, "I don't like your dress. It is not fashion. It is silly. You look like a clown!" + +Mia feels sad. She likes her dress. She thinks it is fashion. She does not want to look like a clown. She says to Ben, "You are mean! You are not my friend! Go away!" + +Ben feels sorry. He did not want to make Mia sad. He likes Mia. He is her friend. He says to Mia, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Your dress is fashion. You look like a princess. Can we play together?" + +Mia smiles. She forgives Ben. She likes Ben. He is her friend. She says to Ben, "It's okay. I am sorry too. We can play together. But you have to wear something fashion too. How about this hat?" + +She gives Ben a hat from the box. It is green and has feathers and bells. Ben puts it on and looks at himself in the mirror. He laughs. He says to Mia, "This hat is funny. I like it. It is fashion. We look like stars!" + +They hug and laugh. They play dress up until the box is empty. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lila wanted to learn how to play the piano. She liked the sound of the keys and the songs her mom played. But she did not know how to make the music herself. She asked her mom if she could have a tutor, someone who could teach her how to play. + +Her mom said yes, and found a nice lady who was a piano tutor. Her name was Mrs. Lee, and she came to their house every week. Lila was happy and excited to meet her. + +The first time Mrs. Lee came, she brought a big book with pictures and notes. She said hello to Lila and smiled. She asked Lila to sit on the piano bench with her. She said, "Lila, I'm here to help you learn how to play the piano. It's fun and easy, if you follow some rules. Do you want to try?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mrs. Lee opened the book and pointed to a page. She said, "This is a song called 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. You know this song, right?" + +Lila said, "Yes, I do! I sing it at night!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "Good! Then you already know the melody. Now, I'll show you how to play it with your fingers. Look at these symbols. They are called notes. They tell you which keys to press and how long to hold them. Can you see this note? It's a star. It means you press this key." She touched a white key on the piano. + +Lila looked and said, "Oh, I see! It's a star!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "Yes, it is. And this note is a circle. It means you press this key." She touched another white key. + +Lila said, "I see! It's a circle!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "Very good! Now, let's play the song together. I'll play the notes with my right hand, and you play the same notes with your left hand. We'll start with the star, then the circle, then the star again. Ready?" + +Lila said, "Ready!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "One, two, three, go!" She played the first note, and Lila followed. They played the song slowly and carefully, matching their fingers to the notes. Lila felt happy and proud. She was playing the piano! + +When they finished, Mrs. Lee clapped and said, "Bravo, Lila! You did very well! You're a fast learner!" + +Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Lee! You're a great tutor!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "You're welcome, Lila! You're a sweet student! Do you want to play another song?" + +Lila said, "Yes, please!" + +They turned the page and saw another song. It was called 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'. Lila knew this song, too. She was eager to learn how to play it. She looked at the notes and saw some new symbols. They were not stars or circles. They were squares and triangles. + +She asked, "Mrs. Lee, what are these?" + +Mrs. Lee said, "These are black keys. They are part of the piano, too. They make different sounds than the white keys. They are harmless, don't worry. You can touch them and play them. They are fun and easy, too. Do you want to try?" + +Lila said, "Yes, please!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "OK, then. Let's play 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'. I'll show you how to play the black keys with your right hand, and you play the same keys with your left hand. We'll start with the square, then the triangle, then the square again. Ready?" + +Lila said, "Ready!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "One, two, three, go!" She played the first black key, and Lila followed. They played the song slowly and carefully, matching their fingers to the notes. Lila felt happy and proud. She was playing the piano with black keys! + +When they finished, Mrs. Lee clapped and said, "Bravo, Lila! You did very well! You're a smart learner!" + +Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Lee! You're a wonderful tutor!" + +Mrs. Lee said, "You're welcome, Lila! You're a lovely student! Do you want to play another song?" + +Lila said, "Yes, please!" + +They turned the page and saw another song. It was called 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm'. Lila knew this song, too. She was eager to learn how to play it. She looked at the notes and saw some new symbols. They were not stars, circles, +Lily loved to read books. She read books about animals, cars, stars and many other things. She read books every day, before and after nap time. She liked to learn new words and see new pictures. + +One day, she found a big bottle in the kitchen. It was green and had a label with many words. Lily wanted to read the words, but they were too hard for her. She asked her mom, "What does this bottle say, mom?" + +Her mom looked at the bottle and said, "This is a bottle of vinegar, Lily. It is used for cooking and cleaning. It is very smelly and sour. You should not drink it or play with it. It is not for children." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to know how vinegar smelled and tasted. She opened the bottle and sniffed it. She made a face and said, "Yuck! This is very smelly, mom. It hurts my nose." + +Her mom said, "I told you, Lily. Vinegar is not for children. It is not good for you. You should listen to me and be careful with things you don't know. Reading is good, but you also need to ask and learn from others." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will listen to you and be careful. Reading is fun, but I also need to be safe and smart." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "That's right, Lily. I love you and I want you to be happy and healthy. Now, let's put the bottle away and read a book together. How about this one? It is about a friendly bear who likes honey." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mom. I like bears and honey. Let's read it together." + +They sat on the couch and read the book. Lily learned new words and saw new pictures. She also learned to be careful and listen to her mom. She was happy and smart. +Jill and Jack liked each other very much. They played together every day in the park. They shared their toys and snacks. They hugged and kissed. They said they wanted to marry when they grew up. + +One day, they saw a big peach tree in the park. It had many ripe peaches on it. They looked juicy and sweet. Jill and Jack wanted to pick some peaches and eat them. But the tree was too high for them. They needed a ladder or a boost. + +They saw a man nearby. He had a ladder and a basket. He was picking peaches from the tree. He looked friendly and kind. Jill and Jack ran to him and asked him for help. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want some peaches?" the man said. + +"Yes, please. We love peaches. Can you give us some?" Jill and Jack said. + +"Sure, I can. But first, you have to do something for me. You have to pretend to be my children. I need to show them to my wife. She is very sick and sad. She loves children. She always wanted to have some. But we never could. If she sees you, she will be happy and maybe get better. Will you do that for me?" the man said. + +Jill and Jack looked at each other. They felt sorry for the man and his wife. They wanted to make them happy. They nodded and said yes. + +"Thank you, thank you. You are very good and kind. Come with me. I will give you some peaches and take you to my wife. She will be so glad to see you. And maybe, when you grow up, you can marry and have your own children. And maybe, you can name one of them after me. My name is James." the man said. + +He gave them some peaches and put them in his basket. He took them by the hand and led them to his car. He put them in the back seat and drove away. + +Jill and Jack ate their peaches. They were juicy and sweet. They smiled and talked. They did not know that the man was not friendly and kind. He was bad and mean. He was not picking peaches for his wife. He was stealing them from the park. He did not have a wife. He had a partner. They were kidnappers. They took children and sold them to bad people. They had a plan to take Jill and Jack to a dark place and make them work and cry. + +But Jill and Jack were alert. They saw a police car behind them. They saw the lights and heard the siren. They knew something was wrong. They screamed and kicked. They threw their peaches at the man. They made him lose control of the car. The car crashed into a tree. The police came and arrested the man and his partner. They saved Jill and Jack. They called their parents and took them home. + +Jill and Jack were safe and happy. They hugged and kissed. They said they still wanted to marry when they grew up. But they said they would never trust strangers again. They said they would always be alert. And they said they would always love peaches. +Tommy loved his scooter. He rode it every day in the park with his mom and dad. He liked to go fast and make loud noises. He did not like to share his scooter with anyone. + +One day, he saw a boy with a red scooter in the park. Tommy wanted the red scooter. He thought it was better than his blue scooter. He rode to the boy and said, "Give me your scooter!" + +The boy was scared of Tommy. He said, "No, this is my scooter. You have your own scooter. Go away!" + +Tommy was angry. He did not listen to the boy. He tried to grab the red scooter from the boy. The boy held on to his scooter. They both pulled and pushed. They fell to the ground. + +Mom and dad saw what was happening. They ran to Tommy and the boy. They were not happy. They said, "Tommy, what are you doing? You can't take someone else's scooter. That is not nice. You have to say sorry to the boy and give him back his scooter." + +Tommy did not want to say sorry. He did not want to give back the red scooter. He said, "No, I want this scooter. It is mine now. You can't make me!" + +Mom and dad were very angry. They said, "Tommy, you are being very rude and selfish. You have to learn to share and be kind. If you don't, you will lose your scooter and your friends. Do you want that?" + +Tommy did not care. He said, "I don't need friends. I only need this scooter. Go away!" + +Mom and dad were very sad. They said, "Tommy, we are very disappointed in you. You have made a bad choice. You have to face the consequences. You can't ride your scooter anymore. We are taking it away from you. Maybe you will understand how the boy feels." + +They took Tommy's blue scooter and put it in the car. They left the park with Tommy. Tommy cried and screamed. He did not have his scooter. He did not have the red scooter. He did not have any friends. He was alone and unhappy. He wished he had listened to mom and dad. He wished he had been nice to the boy. He wished he had not demanded the red scooter. But it was too late. He had lost everything. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to act like their toys were real and talk to them. + +"Hello, doll. You are so charming. Do you want to have tea with me?" Sara said, holding a cup and a plate. + +"Vroom, vroom. I am a fast car. I can go anywhere I want. Do you want to race with me?" Ben said, zooming his car on the floor. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They had different ideas of how to play. Sara wanted to be calm and polite. Ben wanted to be loud and adventurous. + +"Can we play together?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, but how?" Ben asked. + +Sara thought for a moment. She had an idea. She smiled and said, "How about we act like we are going to a party? You can drive me and my doll in your car. And I can bring some tea and cookies for everyone." + +Ben liked that idea. He nodded and said, "Okay, that sounds fun. Let's go!" + +Sara and Ben put their toys in Ben's car and pretended to drive to a party. They made noises and gestures to act like they were on the road. They arrived at a pretend house and knocked on the door. They acted like they met other friends and toys there. They shared their tea and cookies and had a charming time. They played together and had fun. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily has a lot of red blocks and Ben has a lot of blue blocks. + +"Look at my tower!" Lily says. "It is very tall and strong. It has a lot of value." + +"What is value?" Ben asks. He does not know this word. + +"Value is when something is good and you like it a lot," Lily explains. "My tower has value because I worked hard to make it and it is pretty." + +"I see," Ben says. He thinks for a moment. "Can I add some blue blocks to your tower? Maybe it will have more value then." + +Lily thinks too. She likes her tower, but she also likes Ben. She decides to share her blocks with him. + +"Okay, you can add some blue blocks. But be careful, do not make it fall down. It is tough to build a tower." + +Ben nods. He takes some blue blocks and puts them on top of the red ones. He is gentle and slow. He does not want to break Lily's tower. + +"Wow, look at our tower now!" Ben says. "It is very tall and strong and pretty. It has red and blue blocks. It has a lot of value." + +Lily smiles. She is happy with their tower. She is also happy with Ben. He is a good friend. + +"Yes, it does," Lily agrees. "It has a lot of value. And so do you." +Bella loves her dog, Spot. Spot is big and fluffy and friendly. He likes to play with Bella and her toys. Sometimes, he makes a mess, but Bella does not mind. She always gives him a hug and a rub. + +One day, Bella and Spot go to the park with Mommy. They see a big slide. Bella wants to try it. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the top. She looks down and sees Spot waiting for her. She smiles and says, "Ready, Spot?" + +She slides down fast and lands on the grass. Spot runs to her and licks her face. He is enthusiastic. He wants to slide, too. He jumps on the slide and tries to climb up. But he slips and falls. He tries again and again. He does not give up. + +Bella laughs and claps. She thinks Spot is funny. She says, "Good boy, Spot! You can do it!" She goes to the side of the slide and helps him. She holds his paw and pulls him up. He wags his tail and barks. He is happy. + +They reach the top and sit together. They look at each other and say, "Woof!" and "Wee!" They slide down together and have fun. Mommy watches them and smiles. She thinks they are cute. She says, "What a pair! You two are the best!" +Tim and Lily are friends who like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tim and Lily want to feed the ducks some bread. + +"Look, Lily, the ducks are hungry. Let's give them some bread," Tim says. + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. The water is icy. It is very cold," Lily says. + +They break the bread into small pieces and throw them to the ducks. The ducks swim and quack and eat the bread. Tim and Lily are happy to see the ducks. + +But then, Tim sees a big fish in the water. It has shiny scales and a long tail. Tim wants to catch the fish. He thinks it is a treasure. + +"Wow, Lily, look at that fish. It is so pretty. I want to touch it," Tim says. + +"Tim, no, don't do that. The fish is not a toy. It will swim away. And the water is icy. You will freeze," Lily says. + +But Tim does not listen to Lily. He runs to the edge of the pond and dives into the water. He tries to grab the fish, but the fish is too fast. It swims away from Tim. + +Tim feels the icy water on his skin. He feels very cold and wet. He starts to cry. He wants to get out of the water. + +"Help, help, I'm cold. I want my mom," Tim cries. + +Lily hears Tim cry. She is scared for Tim. She runs to get their moms. Their moms hear Lily and see Tim in the water. They jog to the pond and pull Tim out of the water. + +"Tim, what did you do? Why did you dive into the water? The water is icy. You could get sick," Tim's mom says. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to catch the fish. It was so pretty. But it swam away. And the water was so cold. I'm sorry," Tim says. + +Tim's mom hugs Tim and wraps him in a towel. She is angry, but also glad that Tim is safe. She thanks Lily and Lily's mom for helping Tim. + +"Tim, you have to be careful. You can't dive into icy water. You have to listen to Lily. She is your friend. She knows what is good for you," Tim's mom says. + +"I know, mom. I'm sorry. Lily, I'm sorry. You are my friend. You are smart. Thank you for helping me," Tim says. + +Lily smiles and hugs Tim. She is happy that Tim is OK. She forgives Tim for not listening to her. + +"It's OK, Tim. I'm glad you are OK. Next time, let's just feed the ducks. They are nice. They don't swim away," Lily says. + +Tim and Lily agree. They decide to feed the ducks some more bread. They are careful not to dive into the icy water. They are happy to play together. They are good friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and white. The dog has a collar. The dog looks grumpy. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Sue asks Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe the dog is not nice." + +They go closer to the dog. The dog sees them. The dog wags its tail. The dog winks at them. + +"Look, the dog is friendly!" Sue says. "He wants to play with us." + +She reaches out her hand to touch the dog. The dog barks. The dog bites Sue's hand. Sue screams. + +"Help! Help!" Sue cries. "The dog is hurting me!" + +Tom runs to Sue. He tries to pull the dog away. The dog growls. The dog bites Tom's leg. Tom screams too. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cries. "The dog is hurting me too!" + +No one hears them. No one comes to help them. The dog keeps biting them. They bleed. They cry. They are very scared. + +The dog is not friendly. The dog is mean. The dog tricked them. The dog winks at them again. The dog is happy. Tom and Sue are not happy. They are sad. They are hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was different from other birds. It was a very pretty bird with many colors. The bird liked to sing happy songs. The bird lived in a big tree near a beautiful flower garden. + +One day, the bird saw a flower that was not open. The bird wanted to see the flower bloom. It knew that flowers need water and sun to grow. So, the bird sang a sweet song to the sun and asked for its help. + +The sun heard the bird's song and shined brightly on the flower. The flower drank the water and felt the sun's warmth. Soon, the flower started to bloom. The bird was so happy to see the beautiful flower open. Now, the garden was even more beautiful, and the bird and the flower became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a normal boy who liked to play with his toys. Today, he wanted to do something new and fun. He saw a big box in his room that he had never opened before. + +Tim decided to open the big box. Inside the box, he found a lot of colorful balls. He was very happy and started to play with them. He threw the balls all around the room, making a big mess. But then, his mom came in and saw the mess. + +His mom was not happy with Tim. She told him that he should have asked before opening the box. Now, he had to clean up all the balls by himself. Tim felt sad because he didn't listen to his mom. The moral of the story is to always ask before you open something new. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He was a fit dog who loved to run and play. Max saw a sausage on the ground. It looked very good. He wanted to eat it but he was not sure if he should. + +Max took the sausage home. He thought, "I will wake up early and eat it for breakfast." So, Max went to sleep and had a big smile on his face. + +When Max woke up, he was so happy to eat the sausage. But when he took a bite, it tasted bad. Max felt sick and his tummy hurt. He wished he never ate the sausage. The day was not fun for Max because he did not feel good. +One day, a boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They wanted to play by the water. Tim had a map to find the water. He looked at the map and said, "Spot, we need to walk a long way to get to the water." + +Tim and Spot walked and walked. They saw many trees and flowers. Finally, they reached the water. Tim was very happy. He said, "Spot, let's splash in the water!" + +They splashed in the water and had lots of fun. But then, Tim saw a big rock. He wanted to jump on it. Spot barked, "No, Tim! It's not safe!" But Tim didn't listen. He jumped on the rock and slipped. He fell into the water and got hurt. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends and be careful when playing near water. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and make bubbles with soap. One day, she saw a big box in her room. Lily was very happy and excited. + +Lily opened the big box and found a new toy inside. It was a funny puppet with a red nose and a big smile. Lily wanted to show the puppet to her mommy. She ran to the kitchen and said, "Look, mommy! I have a new toy!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a nice puppet, Lily! Can you make it dance?" Lily moved the puppet up and down, and it danced for them. Mommy and Lily laughed and clapped their hands. They both liked the puppet show a lot. + +Lily played with her puppet every day. She even made a puppet show with soap bubbles. All her friends came to watch, and they all loved it. They clapped and cheered for Lily and her puppet. They all had a fun day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. The park was busy with many kids playing. Tim wore his favorite pants with big pockets. He wanted to catch a ball and put it in his pocket. + +Tim saw a girl named Sally with a big, red ball. "Can I play with you?" Tim asked. Sally said, "Yes, let's play catch!" They threw the ball back and forth, and Tim tried to catch it in his pocket. + +The ball was too big for Tim's pocket, but he didn't give up. He tried again and again. Finally, Tim caught the ball in his pocket. He was so happy! Tim and Sally laughed and played catch all day at the busy park. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. The sun was bright, and Max felt very happy. He liked to walk and see his friends in the park. + +Max saw a big ball. He wanted to gain the ball, so he ran fast. Max was alert and did not bump into anything. He got the ball and felt proud. + +Max played all day with his friends. They had lots of fun. When the day was over, Max went home. He was tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy called a missile. He loved to play with his missile all day. It was his favorite toy. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his missile. He saw a big tree and wanted to shake it. So, Tim shook the tree with all his might. The tree shook and shook, and Tim was happy. + +At the park, Tim met another boy named Sam. Sam saw Tim's missile and was envious. He wanted a missile just like Tim's. Tim saw Sam's sad face and decided to share his missile. They both played with the missile and had lots of fun. In the end, Tim and Sam became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. The mole lived in a hole. The hole was in a park. The mole was very adorable. + +One day, the mole went out to play. He saw a big tree. He saw a lot of people. The people were clapping. They were applauding. The mole wanted to know why. + +The mole went closer. He saw a girl. The girl was singing. The mole liked the song. The mole started to clap too. The girl and the mole became friends. They played and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the day and sleep at night. One day, Lily found a shiny rock. She liked it a lot and thought it was special. She called it her value rock. + +Lily took her value rock everywhere she went. But one night, she was playing with her friends and left her value rock in the park. When she went to bed, she felt bad and ashamed. She knew she had to find her value rock the next day. + +The next day, Lily and her friends went back to the park to look for her value rock. They searched and searched until they finally found it under a big tree. Lily was so happy to have her value rock back. She promised to take better care of it and never leave it behind again. And from that day on, Lily always kept her value rock close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a rare bird named Blue. Blue could supply food to all his friends in the forest. One day, Blue found a big book with a magic spell. + +Blue wanted to help even more friends. He tried to say the magic spell from the book. "Abracadabra," he said. Suddenly, lots of food appeared in the forest. All the animals were very happy. + +Blue and his friends ate and played all day. Blue was so happy that he could supply food to everyone using the magic spell. They all had a fun time and were very thankful for Blue and his rare gift. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted kitten named Lily. She could display many tricks that other kittens could not do. Lily was very special and all her friends loved her. + +One day, Lily and her friends went to the park. They played with a ball and had lots of fun. Lily showed her friends how to display a new trick. She jumped very high and caught the ball in the air. All her friends clapped and cheered. + +In the end, Lily and her friends were very happy. They knew that Lily was a gifted kitten. They were proud to be her friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived in a clean, white house with her mom and dad. One day, Amy saw a tiny bug on the stair. She looked at it and said, "Hi, little bug! What are you doing here?" + +The tiny bug looked up at Amy and said, "Hello, Amy! I'm lost. Can you help me find my way home?" Amy thought for a moment and said, "Sure, I can help you, little bug!" + +As they walked up the stair, Amy poked the bug gently. The bug giggled and said, "That tickles, Amy!" They laughed and continued walking. At the top of the stair, they found the bug's home in a small crack in the wall. + +Amy said goodbye to the tiny bug and went back down the stair. She felt happy that she could help her new friend. From that day on, Amy and the tiny bug would play together and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a tall fisherman named Tom. He loved to catch fish in the big blue sea. Every day, he would go out on his boat and count how many fish he caught. + +One sunny day, Tom met a little boy named Tim. Tim asked, "Can I go with you to catch fish?" Tom said, "Yes, but you must count the fish we catch together." Tim was so happy and they went to the sea. + +Tom and Tim caught many fish. They counted the fish together and shared them with everyone in their town. The people were so thankful. Tom and Tim learned that sharing is good and makes others happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her mom's makeup. One day, she found a small makeup kit under her mom's bed. + +Lily's friend, Tim, came to visit her. "Look, Tim!" said Lily, "I found a small makeup kit. Let's play with it!" Tim was not sure, but Lily urged him, "Come on, it will be fun!" + +They began to play with the makeup. Lily put some on Tim's face, and Tim put some on Lily's face. They laughed and had a lot of fun. When they were done, they looked very funny. Lily's mom came into the room and saw their faces. She laughed too and said, "You two look very silly, but it's time to clean up now." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals were ready to run. They wanted to win. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +The race started. The rabbit ran fast, but the turtle was slow. The rabbit was sure he would win, so he stopped to play with a box. He put the box on his head and danced around. + +The turtle kept going. He did not stop. He walked and walked. He passed the rabbit, who was still playing with the box. The turtle won the race. The rabbit was sad, but he learned that you should never give up. +One day, a little bear went to the woods. He saw a big tree with honey in it. The little bear wanted to eat the honey, but it was too high up. He thought of a way to get the honey. + +The little bear found a long stick. He used the stick to cut the honey from the tree. The honey fell down and the little bear was very happy. He ate the sweet honey and smiled. + +After eating the honey, the little bear felt comfortable. He went back to his home in the woods. The little bear laid down and took a long nap. He had a good day and a sweet dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little cabin in the woods. The cabin was very expensive. In the cabin, there lived a girl named Lily and her cat named Paws. They were very happy in their cabin. + +One day, Paws climbed up a tall tree and got stuck. "Oh no!" said Lily. "I must rescue Paws!" She tried to climb the tree, but it was too high for her. She called out to her friend, Tom, who was walking by. "Tom, please help me rescue Paws from the tree!" + +Tom tried to climb the tree, but he also couldn't reach Paws. They both felt very sad. Then, it started to rain. The rain made the tree slippery, and Paws fell out of the tree. Paws got hurt and couldn't walk anymore. Lily and Tom were very sad that they couldn't rescue Paws in time. +One day, a big dog named Buddy and a little girl named Tina went for a walk. Buddy liked to lead the way because he was good at finding fun places to play. Tina was happy to follow Buddy because he was her best friend. They walked and walked until they found a nice park. + +In the park, they saw a boy named Tim. Tim asked, "Can I play with you?" Tina and Buddy said, "Yes, come play with us!" They all played for a long time. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. They were having so much fun that they forgot about the time. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Tina, Buddy, and Tim were tired but they felt comfortable and happy. They said goodbye to their new friend and walked back home. Tina held Buddy's leash as he led the way home. When they got home, Tina and Buddy took a big nap. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a charming girl named Lily. She had a big dream to create something special. One day, she found a box full of colorful paper. + +Lily had an idea. She used the colorful paper to make money. She cut the paper into small pieces and drew pretty pictures on them. She was so happy with her creation. + +She showed her new money to her friends. They loved it too. They used the charming money to buy toys and treats from each other. And they all lived happily ever after, playing and sharing their special, colorful money. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his friends and ask a lot of questions. One day, he wanted to get a toy from the store. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I get a toy?" His mom said, "Yes, but only if you help me clean the house first." Tim did not want to clean, but he really wanted the toy. So, he asked his friends to help him. + +They all worked together to clean the house. When they were done, Tim's mom was very happy. She took him to the store to get the toy. Tim learned that when you help others, you can get what you want too. And that was the best part of his day. +Once upon a time, in a big farm, there was a colorful pig. The pig was very nice and liked to play with his friends. One day, while the pig was playing, he saw a big dog. The dog was not nice and wanted to chase the pig. + +The pig said, "Please, dog, do not chase me. I just want to play with my friends." The dog did not listen and started to chase the pig. The pig was scared and ran away as fast as he could. + +The pig's friends saw what was happening and wanted to help. They all came together and said, "Please, dog, stop chasing our friend." The dog saw all the friends and decided to stop. The pig was happy and thanked his friends. From that day on, they all played together and had fun. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to a restaurant with her mom. The restaurant had many yummy foods like pizza, chicken, and ice cream. Sally was very happy to be there. + +In the restaurant, Sally saw a rough-looking dog. The dog had messy fur and looked very tired. "Mom, can we help the dog?" Sally asked. Her mom agreed, and they gave the dog some food and water. The dog wagged its tail and seemed to be very thankful. + +As they were leaving the restaurant, a kind man appeared. "Thank you for helping my dog," he said. "I lost him, and I was very worried." Sally and her mom were happy that they could help the dog and its owner. They all became good friends and promised to meet again at the restaurant. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to organize his toys. He had a lot of toys, like cars, dolls, and blocks. Tim liked to make sure his toys were neat and tidy. + +Tim found a mysterious toy while he was organizing. It was a round ball with a picture of the earth on it. He had never seen this toy before, and he was curious about it. + +Tim showed the earth toy to his mom. She told him it was a special toy that could teach him about the world. They played with the earth toy together and learned about new places. Tim was happy he found the mysterious toy while organizing his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear named Bobo. Bobo had a job in the forest. His job was to carry heavy logs from one place to another. One day, a very heavy log fell on Bobo's foot. Bobo started to suffer because it hurt a lot. + +Bobo's friend, a small bunny named Lulu, saw Bobo in pain. Lulu wanted to help Bobo, but the log was too heavy for her. So, Lulu ran to find more friends to help. She found a squirrel, a bird, and a raccoon. Together, they tried to lift the heavy log off Bobo's foot, but they still couldn't do it. + +Then, Lulu had an idea. She asked all the animals in the forest to come and help. Many animals came, big and small. They all worked together to lift the heavy log off Bobo's foot. Finally, the log was off, and Bobo felt better. Bobo thanked all his friends for helping him. From that day on, Bobo and his friends learned that working together can solve big problems. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy drum. He would hit the drum and make fun sounds. Tim wanted to find a rhythm, but he did not know how. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play. He saw a girl named Sue. She was playing with a toy guitar. Tim thought Sue's guitar sounds were nice. He wanted to meet her and play together. + +"Hi, I'm Tim," he said. "I like your guitar. Can we play together?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes! I can help you find a rhythm for your drum." Tim was happy to meet Sue. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that it's okay to not know something, and it's good to ask for help. +One day, a girl named Sue went on a trip to the farm with her mom. Sue was eager to see all the animals. She was very happy. + +At the farm, Sue met a nice farmer. The farmer said, "Hi Sue! Do you want to help me feed the animals?" Sue clapped her hands and said, "Yes, please!" + +First, they fed the big pigs. Sue laughed as the pigs ate the food. Next, they fed the soft rabbits. Sue liked to pet the rabbits. Finally, they fed the tall horses. Sue was a bit scared, but the farmer helped her. Sue had a fun day at the farm. +One day, a big whale was swimming in the sea. The whale was very lucky because it found a lot of water to drink. The whale was happy and splashed the water with its big tail. + +A little fish saw the whale and swam up to it. The fish said, "Hello, lucky whale! Can I drink some water with you?" The whale smiled and said, "Of course, little fish! Let's drink water together." + +So, the lucky whale and the little fish drank water and played in the sea. They were happy and had lots of fun. They became good friends and swam together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little white bird. The bird lived on a small island. The island was in the middle of a big blue sea. + +One day, the bird wanted to fly far away from the island. But its mom did not allow it. She said, "You are too small to go far away." The little bird felt sad. + +The next day, the bird's mom had a surprise. She said, "I will teach you how to fly high and far. But first, you must grow bigger and stronger." The little bird was very happy. It knew that one day, it would fly far away from the island. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple cat named Tom. Tom liked to walk on a trail near his home. One sunny day, he met a small red bird named Tim on the trail. Tim was sad because his nest was broken. Tom wanted to help his new friend. + +"Let's fix your nest, Tim!" said Tom. Tim was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom! Let's go!" They went to Tim's nest together. The nest was on a tree near the trail. Tom used his strong paws to put the sticks back in place. Tim used his beak to hold the sticks while Tom fixed the nest. + +After they fixed the nest, Tim was very happy. He sang a beautiful song for Tom. They became good friends and played together on the trail every day. They had lots of fun and were always there to help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a town where everyone was very popular. They had a big spirit and loved to play all day. They played with balls, dolls, and cars. They liked to run, jump, and laugh. They never wanted to stop. + +One day, a big cloud came to the town. The cloud was not happy. It wanted everyone to stop playing. The people did not want to stop. They wanted to keep playing and having fun. They asked the cloud to go away. + +The cloud did not listen. It stayed in the town and made everything dark. The people were sad. They tried to play, but they could not see. They tried to laugh, but they could not hear. The big cloud took away their spirit. + +The people in the town could not be popular anymore. They could not play or have fun. They were very sad. The big cloud stayed with them and did not go away. The town was not happy anymore. It was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to ask many questions. One day, she saw a big box in the living room. She asked her friend, Doggy, "What is in the box?" Doggy did not know, so he did not reply. + +The next day, Kitty saw that the box was open. She looked inside and saw a ball. She thought it was her turn to play with the ball. But when she tried to take the ball, it moved away. Kitty was very confused. + +Kitty asked Doggy to help her. Doggy took his turn to try and get the ball. The ball moved away again. Then, they heard a laugh. It was their friend, Bunny. Bunny had been playing a trick on them with a string. Kitty and Doggy laughed too. They all played with the ball, taking turns and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a cool toy train that he loved to play with every day. He would make the train go around the tracks and pretend to be the train driver. + +One day, Tim's train needed coal to make it go. Tim remembered his dad telling him that coal was very important for the train. So, he went to his dad and asked for some coal. His dad gave him a small bag of coal and said, "Remember, Tim, always share your coal with your friends." + +Tim took the coal and put it in his train. Then, he went to play with his friends. They all loved the cool train and wanted to play with it too. Tim shared his coal with his friends, and they all had a great time playing with the train together. + +The moral of this story is to remember to share the things we have with others. By sharing, we can all have fun and enjoy our time together. +Once upon a time, there was a large bear. The bear liked to throw balls. One day, he met a small fox. The fox was sad because he did not have a ball to throw. + +"Hi, fox," said the bear. "Why are you sad?" + +"I want to throw a ball, but I don't have one," said the fox. + +The bear had an idea. "Let's trade!" he said. "I have a ball, and you can have it. What can you give me?" + +The fox thought for a moment. "I can give you a big hug!" he said. + +The bear and the fox traded. The bear got a big hug, and the fox got a ball to throw. They played together and were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a friendly doctor named Tom. He liked to play with kids and make them laugh. Every day, he would go to the park to see his little friends. + +One sunny day, Tom saw a ball in the park. He thought it would be fun to kick it. So, he ran and kicked the ball high in the sky. The kids clapped and laughed, happy to see the ball fly. + +Tom played with the kids and kicked the ball many times. They all had a great day. When it was time to go home, Tom waved goodbye to his friends. The kids knew that the friendly doctor would come back to play with them again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the mall with his mom. They saw a lot of fun things at the mall. Tim liked the mall because he could see many toys and eat ice cream. + +While they were walking, Tim saw a gentle dog. The dog was big and fluffy. Tim wanted to say "hi" to the dog. So, he walked up to the dog and said, "Hi, doggy! You are nice and gentle." The dog wagged its tail and was happy. + +Tim's mom said it was time to go home. Tim said "bye" to the gentle dog and left the mall. He was happy that he made a new friend at the mall. When they got home, Tim told his dad about the gentle dog he met. His dad smiled and said, "Maybe we can go back to the mall and see the gentle dog again soon." +Once upon a time, in a small village, lived a selfish boy named Tom. Tom did not like to share his things with others. One day, Tom's mom gave him a yummy snack to eat. Tom was very happy. + +Tom went to the park with his snack. He saw his friend Tim playing there. Tim was hungry and asked Tom, "Can I have some of your snack, please?" Tom said, "No, it's mine!" Tim was sad, but he still wanted to play with Tom. + +A wise old man was sitting nearby and saw what happened. He went to Tom and said, "Tom, you should support your friends and share your snack. It's not good to be selfish." Tom thought about it and decided to share his snack with Tim. + +Tim was very happy and thanked Tom. They both enjoyed the snack together and played all day. From that day, Tom learned to share and support his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is to be kind and support your friends by sharing, as it brings happiness to everyone. +One evening, a little boy named Tim was very enthusiastic. He wanted to play with his friends outside. Tim saw his friends playing with a big red ball. They were all having fun. + +Tim's friend, Jane, saw him and said, "Come play with us!" Tim was so happy. He ran to his friends and they all played together. They threw the ball high in the sky and laughed as they caught it. + +After playing for a while, Tim's mommy called him to come inside. Tim didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen. Before going inside, Tim gave the big red ball to Jane. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim waved goodbye to his friends and went inside with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable monkey named Momo. Momo loved to eat bananas. Every day, Momo would go to the banana tree and pick the yummiest bananas to eat. + +One day, Momo found that the banana tree was broken. Momo was very sad because he couldn't get to the bananas. He wanted to repair the tree so he could eat bananas again. + +Momo worked very hard to fix the tree. He asked his friends, the birds, to help him. They all worked together to repair the tree. Soon, the tree was fixed, and Momo could reach the bananas again. Momo was very happy and shared the bananas with his friends. They all enjoyed the bananas together. +Once upon a time, there was a big port by the sea. In this port, there was a small boat named Bob. Bob was a rude boat. He did not like to give or share his things with others. + +One sunny day, a little fish named Tim swam up to Bob. "Hi, Bob!" said Tim. "Can you give me a ride to the other side of the port?" Bob looked at Tim and said, "No, I won't give you a ride. Go away!" + +Tim felt sad, but he did not give up. He asked other boats in the port for help. All the other boats were kind and not rude like Bob. They were happy to give Tim a ride. Tim thanked the boats and swam away with a big smile. + +Bob saw how happy Tim was and felt bad for being rude. He learned that it is good to give and share with others. From that day on, Bob changed and became a kind and helpful boat. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a gray cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside, but today it was raining. So, Fluffy stayed inside and watched the rain come down. + +Fluffy's friend, a little boy named Tim, came over to play. Tim saw the rain and said, "Oh no, we can't play outside today. Let's play inside instead!" Fluffy agreed and they decided to play with their toys in the living room. + +As they played, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Tim looked outside and saw a beautiful rainbow. He said, "Fluffy, come and see the rainbow!" They both went outside and danced under the rainbow, happy that the rain shower had brought something so pretty. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He could run very fast. Tim loved to rush and play with his friends. They would race and have fun all day. + +One day, a big dog came to their town. The dog was a threat to everyone. People were scared, and they did not want the dog to hurt them. Tim and his friends had to stay inside their homes because the dog was outside. + +Tim wanted to help his town. He thought that he could use his fast legs to chase the dog away. So, Tim went outside and started to rush after the dog. But the dog was faster than Tim. The dog caught Tim and bit him. Tim cried and went back home, hurt and sad. The town was still not safe from the big dog. +Once upon a time, there was a big swamp. In the swamp, there was a little frog named Tiny. Tiny was a happy frog, and he liked to smile a lot. He had many friends in the swamp, like the fish, the birds, and the bugs. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Tiny saw a big rock in the swamp. The rock was very hard. Tiny wanted to jump on the rock, but it was too high for him. He tried and tried, but he could not jump on it. Tiny felt sad and stopped smiling. + +Tiny's friends saw him feeling sad. They all came to help him. The fish pushed the water, the birds pulled him up, and the bugs pushed him from behind. With their help, Tiny jumped on the rock. He was so happy and started to smile again. Tiny thanked his friends for helping him. + +The moral of the story is that when things are hard, we should never give up. We should always ask our friends for help, and together, we can do anything. And always remember to smile, because a smile can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside with his ball. One day, a big wind came. It was a hurricane! Spot was scared, but he wanted to save his ball. + +Spot put on his coat and tied it tight. He went outside to find his ball. The wind was very strong, but Spot was brave. He looked everywhere for his ball. Finally, he found it under a big tree. + +Spot picked up his ball and ran back home. He was so happy to be safe and warm. Spot learned that even during a hurricane, he could be a good and brave dog. And from that day on, he always tied his coat tight when it was windy outside. +Once upon a time, there was a unique toy named Bobo. Bobo was a special toy because he was one of a kind. He lived in a big toy box with many other toys. + +One day, Bobo found a new toy in the box, a novel. The novel was full of fun stories and pictures. Bobo wanted to share the novel with all the other toys, so they could have fun too. + +Bobo took the novel and showed it to the other toys. They all sat together, looking at the pictures and reading the stories. By sharing the novel, Bobo made all the toys happy. They thanked Bobo for being a good friend and sharing the unique novel with them. +Once upon a time, there was a silly pilot named Tom. Tom loved to fly his big plane high in the sky. Every day, he would wake up early in the morning to get ready to fly. + +One day, Tom was feeling very silly. He thought it would be fun to fly his plane upside down. But when he tried, he got scared and didn't know how to fix it. Tom's friends saw him and came to help. They told him, "Tom, you should not fly the plane upside down. It's not safe!" + +Tom listened to his friends and they helped him fly the plane right. He learned that being silly is fun, but being safe is more important. From that day on, Tom always flew his plane safely and still had fun with his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is: it's good to have fun, but always remember to be safe. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim wanted to go on a trip with his family. They had to pack their bags to get ready. Tim had a big sister named Sue. Sue was bossy. She told Tim what to put in his bag. + +The day came to go to the airport. Tim and Sue were very excited. But when they got there, they saw a long line. They had to wait. Sue did not like to wait. She started to get mad. + +Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's play a game while we wait." Sue liked games. They played "I Spy" and the time went by fast. Soon, it was their turn to go on the plane. Tim and Sue were happy. They learned that waiting can be fun if you find something to do. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a new kid playing alone. Tim's mom said, "Tim, go introduce yourself to the new kid." Tim felt a bit shy, but he walked up to the new kid and said, "Hi, I'm Tim. What's your name?" The new kid smiled and said, "I'm Max." + +Tim asked Max if he wanted to play hide and seek. Max said yes, and they started to play. Tim had a hidden spot that he liked to use. It was behind a big tree. Tim's little brother, Sam, followed them and wanted to play too. Tim told Sam that he could play, but he had to count while Tim and Max hid. + +Sam counted while Tim and Max hid. Tim showed Max his hidden spot behind the big tree. Max thought it was a great spot. When Sam finished counting, he looked for Tim and Max. He found them in the hidden spot, and they all laughed. + +The three boys continued to play together, and they became good friends. Tim learned that it was good to introduce yourself to new people, and that including his brother made playing even more fun. The moral of the story is that making new friends and including others can bring happiness to everyone. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a cool bridge over a small river. Max wanted to go on the bridge, but he was a little scared. + +Max's friend, a big dog named Sam, came to help. Sam said, "Come on, Max! I will help you." Sam urged Max to be brave and walk on the bridge with him. + +Max and Sam walked on the cool bridge together. They had fun and were happy. Now, Max was not scared of the bridge anymore. They played by the river and went home, excited to tell their friends about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with lots of furniture. In the house lived a wealthy family with a mom, a dad, and a little girl named Emma. Emma loved to play with her toys on the big, soft rug. + +One sunny day, Emma was playing with her toys when she heard her mom yell from the kitchen. "Emma, come eat your lunch!" Emma ran to the kitchen and sat down at the big table. She ate her lunch with her mom and dad, and they all talked and laughed. + +After lunch, Emma went back to play with her toys. She pretended that her toys were having a big party on the furniture. They danced on the chairs and jumped on the couch. Emma was so happy playing with her toys in the big, wealthy house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. But one day, her mom said she needed to exercise more. Lily didn't like that because she just wanted to play. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. But her friend was being bossy and wouldn't let Lily choose what game to play. Lily didn't like that either. + +So, Lily decided to go inside and wash her hands. While she was washing her hands, she thought about what to do. She realized that exercise could be fun if she did it with her friend. So, she went back outside and asked her friend to play a game of tag. They ran around and had so much fun together. From then on, Lily loved to exercise and play with her friend without any bossy behavior. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a big radish in the ground. It was so big and red! + +Lily's mom saw the radish and said, "Wow, that's a rare radish!" Lily didn't know what "rare" meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it meant the radish was very special and not often found. + +Lily was so excited about her rare radish that she wanted to show it to her friend, Timmy. She ran to Timmy's house and said, "Look what I found! It's a big, red radish!" Timmy was impressed and said, "Can I hold it?" + +Lily passed the radish to Timmy and he held it carefully. Then, they both decided to make a salad with the radish and share it with their families. They had so much fun making the salad together and everyone loved it! From that day on, Lily and Timmy always looked for rare radishes in their garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat soup, especially when it was cold outside. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's mom was making soup for dinner. Lily smelled the soup and said, "I want some soup too, please!" + +Her friend's mom was very friendly and said, "Of course, Lily! You can have some soup with us." Lily was very happy and thanked her. They all sat down to eat the soup together. While they were eating, Lily's friend accidentally spilled her soup. Lily wanted to help, so she said, "Don't worry, I can help you clean it up." + +Her friend's mom was very proud of Lily for being so kind and helpful. She said, "Lily, you are such a good friend. Remember, it's always important to be friendly and help others." Lily nodded her head and smiled. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be friendly and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a big box and decided to make a tunnel out of it. She crawled inside and it was very dark. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing in there, Lily?" + +"I'm in my tunnel," Lily said. "It's black inside." + +Her mom said, "It's getting late, Lily. You need to come inside now." + +Lily didn't want to leave her tunnel, so she covered the box with a blanket to make it even darker. She said, "I'm not ready to come out yet. I'm having too much fun in my tunnel." + +Her mom laughed and said, "Okay, but don't stay in there too long. We have to get ready for dinner." + +Lily stayed in her tunnel for a little while longer, feeling happy and safe in her cozy, black space. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Teddy said to Lily, "Let's play hide and seek!" Lily giggled and said, "Okay, I will hide first!" + +Lily ran to her room and hid under her bed. Teddy looked everywhere for her but couldn't find her. Finally, Lily peeked out and said, "Here I am!" Teddy smiled and said, "You are so good at hiding!" + +After playing for a while, Lily got tired and said, "I need to take a nap." Teddy said, "Okay, I will stay here with you." Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep with Teddy by her side. + +The moral of the story is that it's fun to play with friends and take naps when we are tired. And even though we may not always be able to find each other when we hide, we can still have fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she went to the creek and saw some fish swimming. She wanted to catch one, so she put her hand in the water. Suddenly, a dragonfly zoomed by and made her dizzy. + +Lily sat down to rest and watched the dragonfly fly around. It was so pretty with its shiny wings. She decided to follow it and see where it went. It led her to a tree with a big hole in it. Inside the hole, Lily saw a family of squirrels. They were so cute and fuzzy. + +Lily watched the squirrels play for a while and then went back home. She told her mommy about the dragonfly, the creek, and the squirrels. Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. He loved to whistle and sing all day long. He flew around the forest and made all the other animals happy with his beautiful songs. One day, he met a helpful fox who offered to tell him a story. + +The bird was excited and listened carefully as the fox told him a story about a greedy squirrel who never shared his nuts. The bird learned that it's important to be kind and share with others. After the story, the bird thanked the fox and flew away. + +But as he was flying, he saw the squirrel from the story. The squirrel was eating all the nuts and didn't share with anyone. The bird remembered the story and tried to whistle to get the squirrel's attention. But the squirrel didn't listen and kept eating. + +The bird was sad and flew back to the fox. The fox listened to the bird's story and told him that sometimes, even when we try to help others, they don't always listen. The bird learned that it's important to keep trying to do good, even if it doesn't always work out. And so, the little bird continued to whistle and sing, spreading joy wherever he went. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very excited. He had a big smile on his face and he was jumping up and down. Suddenly, he saw a bug on his arm and he tried to slap it. But the bug flew away before he could hit it. + +The man looked around and saw a little girl watching him. She asked him why he was so excited. The man told her that he was going to see his friend who he hadn't seen in a long time. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I like seeing my friends too." Then she asked the man if he wanted to play with her. The man smiled and said yes. They played together and had a lot of fun. The man forgot about the bug and the little girl made him even more excited than he was before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's dog ran into the room and took the doll away from her. Lily was sad and cried. + +Her mom saw what happened and called the dog to come back. Lily's mom gave the dog a treat to say sorry. Then, Lily's mom gave her a new toy that was even better than her old doll. Lily was happy again and hugged her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who was very proud. He thought he was the best and most important person in the world. One day, he saw a little bird and decided to catch it. But the bird was very clever and disappeared before the giant could catch it. + +The giant was very angry and started to stomp around. Then, he saw a humble mouse and decided to catch it instead. But the mouse was also very clever and disappeared too. + +The giant realized that he was not as powerful as he thought he was. He learned that it's important to be humble and kind to others, no matter how big or strong you are. From that day on, the giant was a better person and made friends with all the animals in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it started to rain and Lily went outside to play. She splashed in the puddles and felt the raindrops on her face. + +After playing in the rain, Lily went inside and her mommy made her a cup of cocoa. The cocoa was warm and yummy. Lily drank it all up and felt happy. + +The next day, it was a dull day outside. There was no rain and Lily was sad. She wanted to play in the rain again. But then, she remembered the yummy cocoa her mommy made for her. She asked her mommy to make her some more cocoa and it made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat ice cream. One day, Lily's mom was cleaning the kitchen with a mop. Lily wanted to help, but her mom said it was too difficult for her. + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to help her mom. Suddenly, she had an idea! She ran to her room and grabbed her toy mop. It was easy for her to use and she started cleaning the floor. + +Her mom was surprised and happy to see Lily helping her. She said, "You are such a good helper, Lily! You prevented the floor from being dirty." Lily smiled and continued to clean the floor with her toy mop. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom with cleaning. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always jealous of his friend Billy's toys. One day, Timmy saw a ghost in his room at night. He was so scared that he ran to his parents' room. + +The next day, Timmy told Billy about the ghost. Billy said, "I'm not scared of ghosts. I have a special toy that scares them away." Timmy was jealous of Billy's toy and wanted one too. + +But then, Timmy remembered how scared he was and realized that having lots of toys doesn't make you brave. He learned that it's better to be brave and not jealous. From that day on, Timmy was never jealous of Billy's toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, her mom asked her to help prepare dinner. Lily was so excited to help! + +Mom gave Lily some vegetables to wash and cut. Lily did her best to be careful with the knife. Then, Mom asked Lily to add some mineral salt to the pot. Lily didn't know what that was, but she was curious. Mom showed her a little jar of white powder and explained that it was a special kind of salt. + +Lily thought it was silly that salt could be a mineral, but she was happy to learn something new. She sprinkled a little bit into the pot and stirred it around. Dinner smelled delicious! Lily was proud that she could help her mom and learn something too. +Once upon a time, there was a big boy who had a bicycle. His bicycle was very big and he loved to ride it every day. One day, he wanted to go on a trip with his bicycle, but he had too many things to carry. So, he asked his dad to help him load his things onto the bicycle. + +Dad helped the big boy load his backpack, some snacks, and a water bottle onto the bicycle. The big boy was happy and excited to go on his trip. He rode his big bicycle on the road and through the park. He saw many beautiful things on his trip, like flowers, trees, and birds. + +Finally, the big boy arrived at his destination. He unloaded his things from the bicycle and had a great time on his trip. He was grateful to his dad for helping him load his things onto the big bicycle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright smile and loved to play outside. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when they found a wagon. + +"I want to pull the wagon!" said Lily. + +"Okay, let's pull it together," said Jack. + +They pulled and pulled, but the wagon wouldn't move. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. + +"I know! Let's use our brains and think of a way to make it move!" she said. + +They both thought hard and then Jack said, "I know! Let's put some rocks in the wagon to make it heavier. Then it will be easier to pull!" + +Lily thought it was a great idea and they put some rocks in the wagon. They pulled again and this time, the wagon moved easily. They were so happy and proud of themselves for using their brains to solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes from the garden. One day, Benny met a wise old owl who told him a secret. The secret was that if he ate a lot of radishes, he would become very strong and successful. + +Benny was so excited to try this secret. He ate as many radishes as he could every day. Soon, he became very strong and could jump very high. He felt very successful. + +One day, Benny's friend, a little mouse named Mickey, came to visit him. "Wow, Benny! You look so different!" Mickey said. "Yes, I ate a lot of radishes and now I am very strong and successful," Benny replied. + +Suddenly, Benny started to feel very sick. He had eaten too many radishes and had changed too much. Sadly, Benny passed away. Mickey was very sad and missed his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but it was too hot. So, she went to sit under a big tree for some shade. But, it was difficult to climb up the tree because the branches were too high. + +One day, Lily's friends came over to play. They decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Lily tried her best, but it was difficult to keep up with her friends. However, she didn't give up and kept running. In the end, Lily won the race! + +After the race, they all went back to the tree to rest. Lily was so happy that she won the race, and she felt proud of herself. She sat under the shade of the tree and enjoyed the cool breeze. It was a great day for Lily and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to songs. One day, her grandmother came to visit her. She brought with her an ancient music box. + +Lily was curious and asked, "What is that?" + +"It's a music box," her grandmother replied. "It plays a beautiful song that my mother used to listen to when she was a little girl." + +Lily was excited to hear the song. Her grandmother wound up the music box and the ancient song began to play. Lily closed her eyes and listened to the beautiful melody. + +After the song was finished, Lily said, "That was a pretty song! Can we listen to it again?" + +Her grandmother smiled and wound up the music box once more. They listened to the ancient song again and again, enjoying the beautiful melody together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She had a big fan that she used to cool herself off when she got hot from dancing. One day, she went to a dance competition and saw a girl with an even bigger fan. Lily was envious of the other girl's fan and wished she had one just like it. + +During the competition, Lily danced her heart out, but the other girl danced better and won first place. Lily was sad and disappointed. As she was leaving, the other girl came up to her and said, "I saw you dancing and you were really good! I wish I could dance like you." + +Lily was surprised and happy. She realized that even though the other girl had a bigger fan, she still admired Lily's dancing. From that day on, Lily didn't feel envious of others and focused on enjoying her own dancing. She learned that everyone has their own strengths and talents, and that's what makes them special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to talk. She talked to her mommy, her daddy, and even her stuffed animals. One day, Lily went to a fancy restaurant with her family. Her mommy gave her a delicate napkin to put on her lap. + +Lily was so excited to eat the delicious food that she forgot about the napkin. She ate and talked and talked and ate. When she finished, she saw that her dress was dirty. She was sad because she loved her dress. + +Her mommy saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the dirty dress. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. That's why we use napkins. They are delicate and help us stay clean." Lily remembered the napkin and felt happy again. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to use her napkin. She also learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and daddy because they know what's best for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny jewel on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly! She decided to show it to her friends. + +Lily ran as fast as she could to her friends' house. When she got there, she shouted, "Look what I found!" Her friends were amazed by the jewel. They all wanted to hold it and look at it closely. + +Lily was happy that she could share her special find with her friends. They played together for the rest of the day, doing fun things like running, jumping, and singing. Lily was glad that she had such great friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mommy, "Can we go outside and look for bugs?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, but it's dark outside. You need a flashlight." + +Lily found her flashlight and they went outside. They looked for bugs and found a lot of them. Suddenly, Lily dropped her flashlight and it broke. She felt sad and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I broke my flashlight." + +Mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You were honest and told me the truth. We can always buy a new one." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things like pretty rocks and shiny buttons. One day, she went to the hall in her house to show her mom her new collection. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You have so many pretty things! You're crazy good at collecting!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I like collecting things. It makes me happy." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you have a hobby that makes you happy. Keep collecting, my sweet Lily." + +From that day on, Lily continued to collect things and show them to her family. They all thought she was a little crazy, but they loved her anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw some big, colorful fireworks in the sky. Lily was so happy and excited to see them. She insisted that her parents buy some fireworks for her to play with at home. + +But her parents said no, because fireworks can be dangerous. Lily felt sad and a little envious of the other children who had fireworks to play with. So, her parents bought her some sparklers instead. Lily was happy again and enjoyed waving them around in the dark. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's important to listen to her parents and not insist on things that could be dangerous. She also learned that sparklers can be just as fun as fireworks, and she didn't have to be envious of other children. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Mary was feeling sad. + +"What's wrong, Mary?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my favorite toy," Mary replied. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find it," Lily said. + +They searched all over the yard, but they couldn't find Mary's toy. Lily felt bad that they couldn't find it, so she said, "I'm sorry we couldn't find your toy, Mary." + +"It's okay, Lily. I forgive you," Mary said. + +Lily felt happy that Mary forgave her. They continued to play together, but they were quiet because they didn't want to wake up the baby sleeping next door. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Tim was walking in the park and he stumbled over a rock. He fell down and hurt his knee, but it was just a mild pain. + +Tim sat under a tree in the shade to rest. He looked up and saw the leaves moving in the wind. He felt better and got up to play again. He ran around and had fun until it was time to go home. + +From that day on, Tim was more careful when he walked in the park. He knew to watch out for rocks and to take breaks in the shade. He never stumbled again and always had fun playing outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved pirates and always wanted to be one. One day, Tim was feeling very hungry and he wanted some cookies. But, his mom said he couldn't have any until he finished his lunch. Tim didn't want to eat his lunch, he just wanted cookies. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a knock on the door. It was a pirate! The pirate was very hungry and wanted some food. Tim's mom gave the pirate some lunch and cookies. The pirate was so happy that he gave Tim a toy pirate ship. Tim was very excited and thanked the pirate. + +After the pirate left, Tim realized that he wasn't as hungry anymore. He ate his lunch and then had some cookies. Tim was happy that he got to meet a real pirate and even happier that he got some cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up the ladder in her backyard and look at the sky. One day, she saw her friend Emma playing with her new toy. Lily felt jealous because she wanted a toy like that too. + +Lily went to Emma and said, "I want a toy like that too, Emma." Emma smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can share my toy." Lily smiled back and felt happy. They played together with the toy and had lots of fun. + +After they finished playing, Lily climbed up the ladder again and looked at the sky. She saw a beautiful rainbow and smiled. She knew that even though she didn't have the same toy as Emma, she had a great friend who made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her soft, warm scarf when it was cold outside. One day, Lily's mom noticed that her scarf was filthy and needed to be washed. + +"Oh no! Lily, your scarf is very dirty. We need to wash it," said her mom. + +Lily replied, "But I love my scarf. Can't we just clean it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course! We can wash it and it will be clean again." + +After they washed the scarf, Lily was so happy. She said, "Yay! Now we can celebrate because my scarf is clean!" + +And so they did. They celebrated by having a little dance party in their living room, with Lily wearing her freshly washed scarf. It was a happy day for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally dropped it in a pit and it got stuck. Lily was very upset because she couldn't play with her car anymore. + +Lily's dad saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. She told him about her toy car being stuck in the pit. Her dad promised to fix it for her. + +He went to get a long stick and used it to pull the car out of the pit. Lily was so happy and thanked her dad for fixing her toy car. From that day on, she was very careful when playing with her toys near pits. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. + +Lily showed the penny to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a penny!" + +Her mom said, "That penny is dirty. We need to polish it to make it shiny again." + +Lily was persistent and wanted to help. She went to the kitchen and found some mint leaves. She rubbed the penny with the mint leaves and it became shiny like new. + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She showed the polished penny to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I polished the penny with mint leaves!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. You are so clever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag. Timmy was running so fast that he forgot to take deep breaths of oxygen. Suddenly, he felt dizzy and fell down. + +Timmy's mom came running outside when she heard him crying. She knew right away that Timmy needed to pay more attention to his breathing. She explained to Timmy that oxygen is very important for our bodies and we need to take deep breaths to get enough of it. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to take deep breaths while playing outside. He never felt dizzy again. Timmy learned an important lesson about taking care of his body and paying attention to what it needs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the kitchen with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy was baking a cake and she asked Lily to help her. Lily was so excited and she started to mix the batter gently. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in and he wanted to play with Lily's toys. Lily got mad and said, "No! These are my toys!" Her brother started to cry and ran away. Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to him. + +So, Lily decided to bury a treasure for her brother to find. She went outside and dug a hole in the ground. She put her brother's favorite toy in the hole and covered it up with dirt. When her brother came back, she said, "I have a surprise for you! I buried a treasure for you to find!" Her brother was so happy and they played together in the kitchen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Benny. Benny loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day, he saw a big barrel and decided to climb inside. + +But, when Benny tried to crawl out of the barrel, he couldn't move. He was stuck! + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey there, little bug. Are you stuck?" It was a friendly frog. + +Benny replied, "Yes, I'm stuck in this barrel. Can you help me?" The frog hopped over and pushed the barrel until Benny could crawl out. + +"Thank you so much!" Benny exclaimed. "I thought I was going to be stuck in there forever and end up dead." + +The frog smiled and said, "No problem at all. It's always good to help a friend in need." And from that day on, Benny and the frog became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her garden and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a mosquito buzzing around her head. It was very annoying! But then, a helpful bee came and chased the mosquito away. + +Lily was so happy and grateful to the bee. She decided to follow the bee and see where it was going. She wandered through the garden, following the bee, until they came to a pond. But as Lily got closer to the pond, she slipped on a rock and fell in. + +The water was very deep, and Lily didn't know how to swim. She tried to call for help, but no one heard her. Sadly, Lily drowned in the pond. And even though the bee tried to help, it was too late. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the forest when she saw a big, bad wolf. Lily felt anxious and scared. The wolf looked hungry and Lily didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the wolf sighed and said, "I am not going to hurt you, little girl." Lily was surprised to hear the wolf talk. The wolf explained that he was lost and hungry, and he didn't know how to find his way home. + +Lily felt sorry for the wolf and decided to help him. She gave him some food and showed him the way back to his home. The wolf was very grateful and promised to never harm anyone again. Lily learned that even when we are scared, we should try to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But she stumbled and fell down. + +Lily got up and saw that she had a lovely stamp on her hand. It was from a flower that she had accidentally stepped on. She felt sad because she didn't mean to hurt the flower. + +But then, she saw the butterfly again and it made her happy. She chased it around the garden and forgot all about the stamp on her hand. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his favorite toy was a yellow truck. One day, Timmy's truck got stuck in a pipe. The pipe was rough and dirty, and Timmy couldn't get his truck out. + +Timmy's mommy came outside to see what was wrong. "What happened, Timmy?" she asked. "My truck is stuck in the pipe," Timmy said. "Can you help me?" Timmy's mommy tried to pull the truck out, but it wouldn't yield. She tried and tried, but the truck was stuck. + +Suddenly, the pipe broke and water started rushing out. Timmy's mommy grabbed him and ran away, but the water was too strong. They were swept away by the water and never seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear that was very soft and made of velvet. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her teddy bear and it fell on the ground. When she picked it up, she saw that its arm was broken. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came to her and saw the broken teddy bear. She asked Lily what happened and Lily told her. Mommy said she would try to fix it. Lily started to guess if the teddy bear could be fixed, but she wasn't sure. Mommy took the teddy bear and sewed the arm back on. When she gave it back to Lily, she was very happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a polite spider who lived in a big tree. The spider was very happy and liked to play with his friends. One day, a big bird came and tried to eat the spider. The spider was scared and hoped that the bird would go away. But the bird did not go away and caught the spider in its beak. The spider tried to escape, but it was too late. The bird ate the spider and flew away. The spider's friends were very sad and missed their polite friend. They hoped that the bird would never come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had beautiful feathers that were blue and green. One day, Blue saw a handle on the ground. Blue picked up the handle with its beak and started to fly. Blue was so proud of itself for finding the handle. + +As Blue was flying, it saw another bird named Red. Red was also flying in the sky. Blue flew closer to Red and said, "Look what I found!" Red looked at the handle and said, "That's mine! I dropped it earlier." Blue didn't want to give the handle back because it was proud of itself for finding it. + +Blue and Red started to argue about the handle. Blue said, "I found it, so it's mine!" Red said, "But it's mine! Please give it back." Blue didn't want to give it back, so it flew higher and higher into the sky. Blue was so happy to soar high in the sky with the handle. But then, Blue started to feel guilty for not giving the handle back to Red. + +Blue flew back down to Red and said, "I'm sorry. Here's your handle back." Red was happy to have the handle back and said, "Thank you, Blue. You're a good friend." Blue felt proud of itself for doing the right thing and being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a very dependable paw. He liked to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, Spot met a cat named Mittens. + +Mittens said, "Hello, Spot! Can you speak?" + +Spot barked, "Yes, I can speak! Woof woof!" + +Mittens was surprised and said, "Wow, you are a very special dog! I need a dependable friend like you. Will you be my friend?" + +Spot wagged his tail and said, "Of course, Mittens! Let's play together!" + +From that day on, Spot and Mittens played together in the park every day. They ran, jumped, and had lots of fun. Spot's dependable paw helped Mittens climb trees and jump over bushes. Mittens was happy to have such a good friend like Spot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a village with her family and friends. One day, Lily went for a walk and got lost. She didn't know which way to go and felt confused. + +Suddenly, she saw a friendly dog who wanted to help her. The dog kept barking and led her back to the village. Lily was so happy to be back home with her family. She hugged the dog and thanked him for helping her. + +From that day on, Lily never went for a walk alone again. She always made sure to keep her family and friends close by. And whenever she saw the dog, she smiled and remembered how he helped her when she was confused. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. It was very, very large! The truck was red and had big wheels that went round and round. One day, a little boy saw the truck driving down the road. He was so excited that he ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I saw a big truck!" + +The mommy smiled and asked, "Did you mention the truck to your sister?" The little boy shook his head no. So, the mommy said, "Let's go find your sister and mention the big truck to her too!" They found the little girl playing in the park and told her all about the large truck they saw. The little girl was amazed and said, "I want to see the big truck too!" + +So, the mommy, the little boy, and the little girl went to find the big truck. They drove around and around until they finally found it parked in a lot. The little boy and the little girl were so happy to see the large truck up close. They smiled and waved at the driver, who honked his horn and waved back. From that day on, whenever they saw a big truck, they would mention it to each other and remember the fun they had seeing the large truck together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her marbles, especially her shiny blue one. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought her marble with her. + +As she was playing, her mom said, "Lily, we have to go now. We have an important appointment to attend." + +Lily didn't want to leave her marble behind, so she asked her mom, "Can I bring my marble with me? It's very important to me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can bring it with you. Just be careful not to lose it." + +Lily happily put her marble in her pocket and went with her mom to their appointment. She felt happy knowing that her important marble was safe with her. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, but one day he got lost. He wandered down the street, looking for his way back home. Max was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. + +After walking for a while, Max saw a kind lady who noticed he was lost. She picked him up and took him to the animal shelter. Max was so happy to be safe and sound, he wagged his tail with joy. The shelter workers helped Max find his owner, who was very happy to get him back. + +From then on, Max never wandered off again. He knew that if he ever got lost, he could be brave and someone would come to help him. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the post office with her mom. Lily saw a big box and asked her mom what was inside. Her mom said it was a present from grandma. + +Lily wanted to see what was inside, so her mom helped her open the box. Inside the box, there was a toy that Lily really wanted. She was so happy! + +Lily asked her mom if the toy was available to play with now. Her mom said yes and Lily played with her new toy all day. She loved it so much that she even took it to bed with her that night. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow very hard. Timmy's mom said they had to go inside because a hurricane was coming. Timmy was scared, but his mom hugged him and said everything would be okay. + +Inside, Timmy's mom allowed him to play with his toys and watch his favorite movie. They stayed inside until the hurricane was over. When they went outside, they saw that some trees had fallen down and there was a lot of water on the ground. Timmy's mom explained that hurricanes can be very dangerous, but they were lucky to be safe inside. Timmy hugged his mom and was happy to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create things with her crayons. One day, Lily was drawing a picture of a flower when she accidentally spilled some juice on her napkin. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "My napkin is all wet and tough now." + +Her mom heard her and came over to see what happened. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can get you a new napkin." + +"But I don't want to waste this one," Lily said. "I want to create something with it." + +Her mom smiled. "What do you want to create?" + +Lily thought for a moment before saying, "I want to make a flower out of my tough napkin." + +Her mom helped her fold and twist the napkin until it looked like a beautiful flower. Lily was so happy with what she had created, and her mom was proud of her. From then on, Lily knew that even tough things could be turned into something beautiful. +Sara liked to make models of animals with clay. She had a big box of clay in different colors. She could make a lion, a bird, a fish, or anything she wanted. She was very good at making models. + +One day, she wanted to make a model of a dog. She took some brown clay and rolled it into a ball. Then she made four legs, a tail, a head, and two ears. She put them all together and made a cute dog. She was very happy with her model. + +She showed her model to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a dog!" she said. + +"Wow, Sara, that's a very nice dog!" her mom said. "What's his name?" + +Sara thought for a moment. "His name is Spot," she said. + +"Spot is a good name for a dog," her mom said. "Do you want to play with him?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She took her model dog and ran to the living room. She put him on the floor and pretended he was a real dog. She made him bark, run, and jump. She had a lot of fun with him. + +But then, something bad happened. Her brother Tom came into the living room. He was older than Sara and liked to tease her. He saw her model dog and grabbed it. "What's this?" he said. "A silly clay dog?" + +"Give it back, Tom!" Sara said. "That's my dog, Spot!" + +Tom laughed. "Your dog, Spot? He doesn't look like a dog. He looks like a blob. Watch this!" He held the model dog in his hand and shook it hard. The clay started to fall apart. The legs, the tail, the head, and the ears came off. The model dog was ruined. + +Sara gasped. She felt very sad and angry. She started to cry. "Tom, you're mean! You broke my dog, Spot!" + +Tom shrugged. "It's just clay. You can make another one." + +Sara ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. Her mom was very mad at Tom. She scolded him and made him say sorry to Sara. She also gave him a time-out in his room. She hugged Sara and comforted her. She said she was sorry about her model dog. + +Sara felt a little better, but she still missed her model dog. She looked out the window and saw that it was gloomy outside. It was raining and gray. She wished she had her model dog to play with. She wondered if she could make another one. She hoped it would stop raining soon. She wanted to see the sun and the rainbow. She wanted to be happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big dog with a mask on its face. The mask was black and had holes for the eyes and nose. The dog looked sad and hurt. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe the dog is sick. Maybe the mask is to heal its face," Tom said. + +They went closer to the dog. The dog saw them and wagged its tail. It seemed friendly. Tom and Lily reached out their hands to touch the dog. The dog licked their fingers. + +"See? The dog is nice. It likes us," Lily said. + +But then the dog's owner came. He was a mean man. He shouted at Tom and Lily. He said bad words. He said the dog was not sick. He said the mask was to make the dog bite harder. He said the dog was a fighter. He said Tom and Lily were stupid. + +The dog heard the loud voice. It got scared and angry. It forgot that Tom and Lily were nice. It bit their hands. It bit hard. Tom and Lily screamed. They felt pain and blood. The dog's owner laughed. He ran away with the dog. + +Tom and Lily cried. They ran to their mom. Their mom was shocked. She called for help. She hugged them and said sorry. She said they needed to go to the hospital. She said they needed to heal their wounds. She said they needed to wear masks too. She said the dog and the man were bad. She said they were brave. But Tom and Lily were not happy. They were sad and scared. They wished they never saw the dog with the mask. They wished they never played in the park. +Tom and Lily like to visit their grandpa on Sundays. He lives in a big house with a big garden. He likes to play golf with his friends. He has many golf balls and golf sticks in his garage. + +One Sunday, Tom and Lily go to the garage with their grandpa. He shows them his golf balls and golf sticks. He says, "These are for playing golf. You hit the ball with the stick and try to make it go into a hole far away. It is fun, but you have to be careful. Some of these are fragile. They can break easily if you drop them or hit them too hard." + +Tom and Lily want to try playing golf. They ask their grandpa if they can. He says, "Okay, but only with these ones." He gives them two small golf balls and two plastic golf sticks. He says, "These are for children. They are not fragile. You can play with them in the garden, but not near the flowers or the windows. And don't hit each other with the sticks. That can hurt." + +Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, grandpa. We will be careful." They take the balls and the sticks and go to the garden. They find a spot where there is no grass and no flowers. They take turns hitting the balls with the sticks. They try to make them go far, but not too far. They laugh and have fun. + +Their grandpa watches them from the garage. He smiles and thinks, "They are good children. Maybe one day they will play golf with me." He is happy that they like to visit him. He loves them very much. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to walk in the park with their moms. One day, they see a big, hairy dog. The dog is brown and black. It has a long tail and big ears. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Lily says. "It is so big and hairy!" + +"Can we pet it?" Ben asks. He likes dogs. He has a small, white dog at home. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe we should ask the mom of the dog." + +They walk to the mom of the dog. She is sitting on a bench. She has a book and a bag. + +"Hello," Lily says. "Can we pet your dog?" + +"Sure," the mom of the dog says. "His name is Max. He is very friendly. But be careful, he likes to lick." + +Lily and Ben smile. They go to Max. They touch his fur. It is soft and warm. Max wags his tail. He licks Lily's face. Lily giggles. + +"Hi, Max," Ben says. He rubs Max's ears. Max licks Ben's hand. Ben laughs. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like Max. He is a big, hairy, friendly dog. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a horn. A car is coming. The car is fast and red. It is near the park. + +Max hears the noise too. He is scared. He jumps. He runs. He pulls the leash. The leash is in the bag of the mom of the dog. The bag falls. The book falls. The mom of the dog is in shock. + +"Max, stop!" the mom of the dog shouts. She runs after Max. She tries to catch him. + +Lily and Ben are in shock too. They watch Max run. They hope he is okay. They hope the car does not hit him. + +They hold hands. They wait. They are scared. They are sad. They want Max to come back. They want to pet him again. They want to make him happy. They want to be his friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a rope. The rope has a knot at the end. Tom and Sam think it is fun to swing on the rope. + +"Look, I can swing high!" Tom says. He runs and grabs the rope. He swings high in the air. He feels happy. + +"Me too!" Sam says. He waits for Tom to come back. He tries to grab the rope. But he misses. He falls on the ground. He feels hurt. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asks. He lets go of the rope. He runs to Sam. He helps him get up. + +"I'm okay, but it hurts," Sam says. He rubs his knee. He has a scratch. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I should have waited for you," Tom says. He feels sorry. + +"It's okay, Tom. I should have been more careful," Sam says. He feels better. + +They hug. They are still friends. They decide to play with the ball instead. They learn to share and be safe. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms and bugs. Lily found a big root that was sticking out of the ground. She pulled and pulled, but it did not come out. + +"Look, Tom, I found a big root. Can you help me pull it out?" she asked. + +Tom came over and grabbed the other end of the root. They both pulled and pulled, but it did not come out. + +"Maybe it is too big for us. Maybe we need a grown-up to help us," Tom said. + +Just then, they heard their mom calling them from the house. + +"Lily, Tom, it is time to come in and have a snack. Come and wash your hands, please," she said. + +Lily and Tom dropped the root and ran to the house. They were hungry and thirsty. + +"Mom, we found a big root in the garden. Can you help us pull it out later?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and replied, "Maybe I can, but first you need to have a snack and then tidy up your toys. You made a big mess in the garden." + +Lily and Tom nodded and ate their snack. They liked their mom's cookies and milk. They decided to tidy up their toys later and try to pull out the big root again. They wondered what was under the root and what they could do with it. +Lily was an adventurous cow. She liked to explore the farm and find new things. One day, she saw a big rock near the fence. She wondered what was on the other side of the fence. She walked to the rock and tried to climb on it. + +But the rock was slippery and wobbly. Lily lost her balance and fell off the rock. She hurt her leg and mooed loudly. She was scared and sad. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. + +Ben, the farmer, heard Lily's cry. He ran to the fence and saw Lily on the ground. He climbed over the fence and went to Lily. + +"What happened, Lily?" he asked. + +"I wanted to see the other side of the fence. I tried to climb on the rock, but I fell and hurt my leg," Lily said. + +Ben checked Lily's leg and saw a small cut. He took out a bandage and wrapped it around Lily's leg. + +"There, there. You'll be fine, Lily. But you shouldn't climb on rocks. They are dangerous. You could have broken your leg or worse. You should stay on the grass and play with the other cows. They are your friends and they will keep you safe," Ben said. + +Lily nodded and thanked Ben. She felt sorry for being so adventurous. She realized that the farm was her home and she had everything she needed there. She followed Ben back to the fence and joined the other cows. They licked her and comforted her. Lily felt happy and loved. She decided to be more careful and not climb on rocks again. +Lily and Max were in the garden with Mom. They wanted to help Mom pick some strawberries for dessert. Mom gave them each a small basket and showed them how to find the ripe ones. + +"Look for the red ones, they are sweet and juicy," Mom said. "But be careful, they are delicate. Don't squeeze them too hard or they will break." + +Lily and Max nodded and started to look for strawberries. They saw many green ones, some white ones, and some red ones. They picked the red ones and put them in their baskets. They were happy and proud of their work. + +When they had filled their baskets, they went back to Mom. Mom smiled and praised them. + +"Good job, Lily and Max! You found some beautiful strawberries. Let's go inside and wash them. Then we can cut them and make a yummy salad." + +Lily and Max followed Mom inside. They helped her wash the strawberries and put them on a big plate. Then Mom gave them each a small knife and showed them how to cut the strawberries. + +"Be careful with the knife, it is sharp. Hold it like this and cut the strawberries like this. Cut off the green part and then cut the red part in half. Then put the pieces in a big bowl." + +Lily and Max did as Mom said. They cut the strawberries carefully and put them in the bowl. They liked the sound of the knife and the smell of the strawberries. They sneaked some pieces into their mouths and smiled. + +When they had cut all the strawberries, Mom added some sugar and lemon juice to the bowl and mixed it well. She gave Lily and Max each a spoon and let them taste the salad. + +"Mmm, this is so good!" Lily said. + +"I love strawberries!" Max said. + +"Me too," Mom said. "You did a great job, Lily and Max. You are very good helpers. Now let's go and share this salad with Dad. He will love it too." +Ben and Sam liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor and make vroom-vroom noises. Sometimes they pretended they were real drivers and went on adventures. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a car track on it. They opened the box and saw many pieces of plastic and metal. They looked at the instructions and tried to put them together. They worked hard and soon they had a car track with loops and ramps and bridges. They were very happy and excited. + +They took their favorite cars and put them on the track. They pushed a button and the cars started to move. They went fast and slow, up and down, around and around. Ben and Sam cheered and clapped. They had so much fun. + +But then, one of the cars stopped. It was Sam's red car. It was his best car. He looked at it and saw that it had no fuel. He was sad and angry. He wanted to keep playing. He looked at Ben and saw that his blue car had fuel. It was his second best car. He had an idea. + +He waited until Ben was not looking. He took his red car and swapped it with Ben's blue car. He put his red car on the track and pushed the button. He smiled and watched it go. He thought he was clever. + +But he was not. Ben saw what he did. He was sad and angry too. He wanted his blue car back. He looked at Sam and saw that his red car had fuel. It was his perfect car. He had an idea too. + +He waited until Sam was not looking. He took his blue car and raised it high. He threw it at Sam's red car. He hit it hard and both cars flew off the track. They crashed and broke. Ben and Sam both cried. They thought they were smart. + +But they were not. They were silly and mean. They ruined their cars and their fun. They learned a lesson. They should not take and swap and throw. They should share and play and be nice. They said sorry and hugged. They looked at the box and saw that it had more cars and more fuel. They smiled and decided to try again. They hoped they would be better. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and friendly. He likes to run and jump and lick their faces. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to feed Spot. They go to the kitchen and find a big bag of dog food. They try to lift it, but it is too heavy. They pull and tug, but the bag does not move. + +"Help, Ben!" Anna says. "The bag is stuck!" + +Ben tries to help Anna, but he slips and falls. He hits his head on the floor. He feels a lot of pain. He cries and holds his head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. "My head hurts!" + +Anna hears Ben cry. She feels worried. She lets go of the bag and runs to Ben. She hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you OK?" + +Spot hears Anna and Ben. He comes to the kitchen and sees them. He sees the bag of dog food. He is hungry. He uses his teeth and claws to tear the bag open. He eats the dog food. He makes a big mess. + +Anna and Ben see Spot. They see the dog food. They see the mess. They laugh and say, "Silly Spot! You made a mess!" + +Spot wags his tail and says, "Woof, woof, woof!" He is happy. He is full. + +Anna and Ben forget their pain and worry. They are happy. They are full. They love Spot. Spot loves them. They are a family. +Ben and Mia are twins, but they are very different. Ben likes to play with cars and trucks, and Mia likes to play with dolls and flowers. One day, their dad brings home a new toy for them: a big jeep that can go fast and make noises. Ben is very happy and runs to the jeep. He wants to drive it around the yard and pretend he is a racer. Mia is not happy. She does not like cars and trucks. She thinks they are loud and dirty. She frowns and says to Ben, "I don't want to play with the jeep. It is not fun. It is not pretty. It is not unique. I want to play with my dolls and flowers. They are fun. They are pretty. They are unique." + +Ben does not understand why Mia does not like the jeep. He thinks it is the best toy ever. He says to Mia, "The jeep is fun. It is fast. It is noisy. It is unique. There is no other jeep like it. You can play with me. We can go on adventures and see new things. We can be racers and explorers. Come on, Mia. Don't be sad. Don't frown. Try the jeep. You will like it." + +Mia does not want to try the jeep. She does not want to go on adventures or see new things. She does not want to be a racer or an explorer. She wants to stay with her dolls and flowers. She says to Ben, "No, thank you. You can play with the jeep. I will play with my dolls and flowers. They are my friends. They make me happy. They are unique. Just like me." + +Ben and Mia are twins, but they are very different. They like different things. They play different games. But they still love each other. They respect each other. They are unique. Just like the jeep. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and shiny and distant. + +"Look, a balloon!" Sara said. "I want it!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "Let's get it!" + +They ran after the balloon. They did not see where they were going. They did not hear their mom calling them. They did not notice the road with cars and bikes. + +They reached the fence where the balloon was. They tried to climb over it. But the fence was sharp and rusty. It had needles on it. The needles hurt them. They cut their hands and legs. They cried and shouted. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara shouted. "It hurts!" + +"Help, help, help!" Tom shouted. "We're bleeding!" + +Their mom heard them. She ran to them. She was scared and angry. She took them to the doctor. The doctor cleaned their wounds and gave them bandages. He also gave them shots with a needle. The shots hurt too. They cried and shouted more. + +"You were very naughty and foolish," their mom said. "You should not run away from me. You should not chase things that are distant. You should not climb on dangerous fences. You could have been hurt worse. You could have been hit by a car or a bike. You could have lost the balloon anyway. You should listen to me and be careful." + +Sara and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to their mom and the doctor. They promised to be good and safe. They did not want to see any more balloons or needles. They wanted to go home and hug their mom. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch cartoons on TV. They have a big TV in the living room. Mom and Dad are in the kitchen. They are making lunch. + +Lily and Ben see a new cartoon. It is about a dog and a cat. The dog and the cat are friends. They have fun and go on adventures. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They think the cartoon is funny and cute. + +Mom and Dad come to the living room. They say, "Lunch is ready. Turn off the TV and come to the table." Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom and Dad. We are coming." They turn off the TV and get up from the couch. + +But Lily has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's lock the TV. Then no one can watch our cartoon. We can watch it later." Ben says, "OK, Lily. How do we lock the TV?" Lily says, "Look, there is a button on the TV. It says 'lock'. We can press it and the TV will be locked." Ben says, "OK, Lily. Let's do it." + +Lily and Ben go to the TV. They press the button that says 'lock'. The TV makes a beep sound. The screen goes black. Lily and Ben smile. They think they are smart. They say, "We locked the TV. Now our cartoon is safe. We can watch it later." They run to the kitchen. They are glad. + +Mom and Dad see Lily and Ben. They say, "Hello, Lily and Ben. We are glad you are here. Let's eat lunch." Lily and Ben say, "Hello, Mom and Dad. We are glad too. We are hungry." They sit at the table. They eat lunch. + +After lunch, Lily and Ben say, "Can we watch our cartoon now?" Mom and Dad say, "Sure, Lily and Ben. You can watch your cartoon. But only for a little while. Then you have to play outside." Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom and Dad. Thank you." They run to the living room. They are excited. + +But when they get to the TV, they see a problem. The TV is still black. The button that says 'lock' is still on. Lily and Ben try to press the button. But nothing happens. The TV does not turn on. The cartoon does not play. Lily and Ben are confused. They say, "What happened? Why is the TV locked? How do we unlock it?" + +Mom and Dad hear Lily and Ben. They come to the living room. They see the TV. They see the button. They say, "Lily and Ben, did you lock the TV?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom and Dad. We locked the TV. We wanted to save our cartoon. We thought we could unlock it later." Mom and Dad say, "Oh, Lily and Ben. You should not have locked the TV. That button is not for locking the TV. It is for locking the parental control. It is for Mom and Dad to decide what you can watch and what you cannot watch. You need a code to unlock it. And we have the code. You do not have the code." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They say, "Oh, Mom and Dad. We are sorry. We did not know. We thought we were smart. But we were not smart. We were silly. Can you please unlock the TV? Can we please watch our cartoon?" Mom and Dad say, "It is OK, Lily and Ben. We are not angry. We know you did not mean to lock the TV. We will unlock the TV for you. But you have to promise us something. You have to promise us that you will never lock the TV again. And you have to promise us that you will always listen to us and follow the rules. Do you promise?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom and Dad. We promise. We are sorry. We love you." Mom and Dad say, "We love you too, Lily and Ben. We are proud of you. You are good children. Now, let's watch your cartoon together. But only for a little while. Then you have to play outside." Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom and Dad. Thank you." They hug Mom and Dad. They are happy. +Timmy was scared of the dark. He did not like to sleep in his bed alone. He wanted to stay with his mom and dad. But they said he was a big boy and he had to sleep in his own room. + +One night, Timmy had a bad dream. He dreamed that a big monster was chasing him. The monster had sharp teeth and claws and a loud roar. Timmy ran and ran, but the monster was faster. Timmy cried for help, but no one heard him. + +"Help me, help me!" Timmy shouted in his dream. + +Suddenly, he heard a siren. It was the police. They came in a car with blue and red lights. They saw the monster and they stopped it. They used a net and a stick to catch the monster. They put it in the back of the car and drove away. + +"Are you okay, little boy?" one of the police asked Timmy. + +"Yes, thank you, thank you!" Timmy said. He was so happy and relieved. The police were his heroes. + +Timmy woke up from his dream. He was still in his bed, but he was not scared anymore. He smiled and hugged his teddy bear. He knew the police would always protect him from the monsters. He closed his eyes and fell asleep again. He dreamed of nice things, like candy and toys and his mom and dad. +Anna likes to examine things. She likes to look at them and touch them and ask questions. She likes to examine flowers and bugs and rocks and books. She likes to learn new things. + +One day, Anna goes to visit her grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a big garden. Anna is happy to see grandma and gives her a hug. Grandma is happy to see Anna and gives her a cookie. + +Grandma says, "Do you want to examine something in my garden?" Anna says, "Yes, please!" Grandma takes Anna to the garden and shows her different plants and animals. Anna examines a rose and a butterfly and a snail and a tomato. She asks grandma many questions and grandma tells her many answers. + +Anna says, "Grandma, you know so much! How do you know so much?" Grandma says, "I learned from books and from people and from examining things, just like you. Examine is a big word, but it means to look and touch and ask. It is easy to examine things when you are curious and love to learn." + +Anna says, "I love to examine things and I love to learn. And I love you, grandma." Grandma says, "I love you too, Anna. You are a smart and sweet girl. And you make me happy when you visit." They hug again and go inside to have some tea and more cookies. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a huge snowman in their yard. It had a hat, a scarf, a carrot nose, and two buttons for eyes. + +"Wow, look at that!" Anna said. "Who made it?" + +"I don't know, but it's cool!" Ben said. "Let's go say hi!" + +They ran to the snowman and hugged it. It was very cold, but they did not mind. They liked the snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Anna said. "We are Anna and Ben. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +"Maybe he can't talk," Ben said. "But he looks happy. Can we play with you, Mr. Snowman?" + +The snowman nodded with his hat. + +"Yay!" Anna and Ben said. They took the snowman's hands and started to dance around him. + +They had a lot of fun with the snowman. They sang songs, told jokes, and made snow angels. They felt warm and happy. + +But then, the sun came out. It was bright and hot. The snowman started to melt. + +"Oh no, Mr. Snowman!" Anna said. "You are getting smaller!" + +"Quick, we have to help him!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find some shade or some ice!" + +They looked around, but they could not find anything. The snowman was melting faster and faster. + +"Please, don't go, Mr. Snowman!" Anna and Ben said. "We love you!" + +The snowman looked at them with his button eyes. He was very sad, but he was also grateful. He squeezed their hands and said: + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very kind. You made me happy. You are my friends. And friends always support each other, no matter what. I will always remember you. Goodbye." + +And then, he was gone. Only his hat, his scarf, his carrot nose, and his two buttons remained. + +Anna and Ben cried. They hugged each other and the snowman's things. They felt cold and sad. + +But then, they heard a voice. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben. I am the snowman's spirit. I am still here, in your hearts. Don't be sad. I will always be with you, as long as you remember me. And when the winter comes again, I will come back, too. And we will play again. I promise." + +Anna and Ben looked up. They saw a rainbow in the sky. It was beautiful and bright. They smiled and wiped their tears. + +"Thank you, Mr. Snowman," they said. "We will always remember you. And we will always be your friends. We love you." + +They kissed the snowman's things and put them in a safe place. They held hands and went inside. They felt warm and happy again. +Tom and Sue were playing in the basement. They liked to search for old things that their dad kept in boxes. Sometimes they found toys, books, or clothes that they could try on. + +"Look, Sue, I found a cord!" Tom said, holding up a long, thin wire. "What do you think it is for?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is for a lamp or a phone. Can I see it?" Sue asked, reaching for the cord. + +"No, it is mine! I found it first!" Tom said, pulling the cord away from Sue. He ran to the other side of the basement, dragging the cord behind him. + +Sue was angry. She wanted to see the cord too. She followed Tom and tried to grab the cord. They both pulled hard on the cord, but it did not break. It was very strong. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad, coming down the stairs. He looked angry too. + +"What are you two doing with that cord?" he asked, in a stern voice. "That is not a toy. That is a very important cord. It is for my guitar. You could have damaged it!" + +Tom and Sue felt scared. They did not know that the cord was for their dad's guitar. They thought it was just an ugly cord that no one wanted. + +"We are sorry, dad. We did not know. We were just playing. We were searching for old things," Tom said, in a small voice. + +"We did not mean to hurt your cord, dad. We just wanted to see it," Sue said, in a smaller voice. + +Their dad sighed. He was not really angry. He was just worried. He loved his guitar and his cord. He also loved his children. + +He picked up the cord and wrapped it around his hand. He smiled at Tom and Sue. + +"It is okay, kids. I know you were just curious. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. Some things are very special and need to be treated with respect. Do you understand?" he asked, in a gentle voice. + +Tom and Sue nodded. They understood. They felt sorry for their dad and his cord. + +They hugged their dad and said they were sorry again. He hugged them back and said he forgave them. + +He told them they could play with his guitar later, if they wanted. He would show them how to use the cord and make music. + +Tom and Sue were happy. They liked music. They liked their dad. They liked his cord. It was not ugly. It was special. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big kite in the park. It was red and yellow and had a long tail. Anna and Ben thought it was very interesting. + +"Let's fly the kite!" Anna said. + +"OK, but I want to hold it first," Ben said. + +They took turns holding the kite and running with it. The wind made the kite go up and down and left and right. Anna and Ben laughed and had fun. + +But then, a big cloud came and covered the sun. The wind became stronger and colder. The kite started to pull hard on the string. + +"Uh-oh, the kite is too strong for us!" Anna said. + +"Let go of the string, Anna!" Ben said. + +But Anna did not want to let go. She liked the kite and wanted to keep it. She held on to the string with both hands. + +"Anna, please, let go!" Ben said again. + +But it was too late. The kite pulled Anna off the ground and into the air. Anna screamed and Ben ran after her. + +"Help, help!" Anna cried. + +Ben saw a big tree nearby. He had an idea. He ran to the tree and climbed it as fast as he could. He reached the top and saw the kite flying over him. He grabbed the string and pulled it down. + +"Got it!" Ben shouted. + +He wrapped the string around the tree and tied it. He climbed down and ran to Anna. He helped her get down from the kite. + +"Are you OK, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I'm OK, thank you, Ben," Anna said. + +They hugged and looked at the kite. It was still flying in the wind, but it was safe on the tree. + +"Wow, that was scary," Anna said. + +"Yes, it was," Ben said. "But it was also interesting." + +They smiled and decided to go home. They left the kite on the tree, but they promised to come back and play with it again. + +"Maybe next time we can dance with the kite," Anna said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But only if the wind is not too strong." +Anna and Ben love to play in the garden. They like to dig, run, and hide. One day, they find a bright green fruit under a big tree. It is round and small, like a ball. + +"What is this?" Anna asks, holding the fruit. + +"I don't know. Let's smell it," Ben says, taking the fruit from Anna. + +They both sniff the fruit. It has a strong and sour smell. They make funny faces. + +"Yuck! It smells bad!" Anna says. + +"Maybe it tastes good. Let's try it," Ben says, biting the fruit. + +He spits it out right away. It is very sour and bitter. He makes a louder funny face. + +"Yuck! It tastes worse!" Ben says. + +Anna laughs at Ben. She does not want to try the fruit. + +"Let's throw it away. It is not good for us," Anna says. + +They toss the fruit over the fence. It lands in a trash can. + +"That was a lime. It is not a fruit for kids. It is a fruit for grown-ups. They use it to make drinks and food," a voice says. + +They turn around and see their mom. She is smiling. + +"Mom, how do you know?" Anna asks. + +"I know because I love limes. They are good for me. They have vitamin C and make me healthy. But they are too sour for you. You need sweeter fruits, like apples and oranges," mom says. + +She gives them each a juicy apple. They thank her and bite into their apples. They are sweet and crunchy. They love apples. + +They also love their mom. She knows a lot of things. She is the best. +Tom and Anna are playing in the kitchen. They have a big pot and a bag of rice. They want to make soup for their dolls. + +"Can I pour the rice?" Tom asks. + +"OK, but not too much. We need water too," Anna says. + +Tom pours some rice into the pot. He likes to hear the sound of the rice. He pours more and more. The pot is full of rice. + +"Stop, Tom! That's enough rice!" Anna says. + +But Tom does not stop. He pours all the rice from the bag. The rice spills over the pot and onto the floor. + +"Oh no! Look what you did!" Anna says. She is angry. + +Tom is sorry. He did not mean to make a mess. He sees a red cloth on the table. He thinks it is a napkin. He picks it up and tries to wipe the rice. + +But the red cloth is not a napkin. It is Mom's scarf. It is very soft and pretty. Mom likes it a lot. + +The rice sticks to the scarf. The scarf gets dirty and wet. + +"Oh no! Not Mom's scarf!" Anna says. She is scared. + +Tom is scared too. He does not know what to do. He hears Mom coming. + +"Tom, Anna, what are you doing in the kitchen?" Mom says. + +Tom and Anna look at Mom. They look at the pot, the rice, and the scarf. They feel bad. + +They say together, "We're sorry, Mom. We wanted to make soup." +Anna likes to draw in her notebook. She draws flowers, animals, and people. She uses many colors and makes her pictures pretty. She wants to be an artist when she grows up. + +One day, she shows her notebook to her brother Ben. Ben is older and goes to school. He knows how to read and write. He looks at Anna's notebook and laughs. He says, "These are not drawings, these are scribbles. You don't know how to draw. You need to learn how to write your name and the alphabet." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She says, "No, these are my drawings. They are beautiful. I don't want to write, I want to draw. You are mean and you don't understand me." + +Ben says, "You are silly and you don't know anything. You are too young to draw. You need to grow up and be smart like me." + +Anna feels frustrated. She does not like what Ben says. She thinks he is wrong and he is not nice. She closes her notebook and runs to her room. She cries and hugs her teddy bear. She wishes Ben would like her drawings and be kind to her. She hopes he will grow up and be sorry. +Anna likes to balance things on her nose. She thinks it is fun and interesting. She can balance a spoon, a book, and a ball on her nose. She shows her mom and dad and they clap for her. + +One day, Anna finds a new thing to balance on her nose. It is a feather. She picks it up and puts it on her nose. She tries to stay still, but the feather is very light and tickles her nose. She sneezes and the feather flies away. + +Anna laughs and chases the feather. She catches it and tries again. She puts it on her nose and holds her breath. She does not sneeze this time, but the feather moves with the wind. It slides off her nose and lands on her head. + +Anna giggles and shakes her head. The feather falls to the ground. She picks it up and puts it in her pocket. She decides to keep it as a souvenir. She thinks it is a very interesting feather. She wonders what else she can balance on her nose. +Lila was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a big yard with a lot of grass and flowers. She enjoyed chasing the birds and the squirrels. But she did not enjoy the fleas that lived in her fur. They made her itch and scratch all the time. + +One day, Lila saw a new dog in the yard next door. He was big and black and had a shiny collar. He looked tough and strong. Lila wanted to say hello, but she was shy. She barked softly and wagged her tail. + +The new dog heard her and came to the fence. He smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Max. What's your name?" + +"I'm Lila," she said. "Do you want to play?" + +"Sure, I love to play," he said. "But first, let me help you with something." + +He reached his nose through the fence and sniffed her fur. He saw the fleas and licked them off. He spat them out and said, "There, that's better. You had a lot of fleas. They are not good for you. They make you sick and sad." + +Lila felt a warm and tickly sensation. She thanked him and said, "You are very kind and brave. How did you do that?" + +He shrugged and said, "It's easy. I learned it from my old friend, a cat. He taught me how to catch and eat fleas. He said they are crunchy and tasty. But I don't like them. I just do it to help my friends." + +Lila was amazed and impressed. She said, "You are a very special dog. I want to be your friend." + +He smiled and said, "You are a very sweet dog. I want to be your friend too." + +They played and talked for a long time. They enjoyed each other's company. They became the best of friends. And Lila never had fleas again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big box. They make the box into a boat. They put a stick and a sheet on the box. The sheet is the sail. They sail on the floor. + +They pretend the floor is the sea. They see many things on the sea. They see fish and birds and rocks. They have fun. They sail to a new place. They see a jungle. The jungle has many trees and animals. They want to see the jungle. + +They get out of the boat. They walk in the jungle. They hear noises. They see monkeys and snakes and birds. They are not afraid. They are fit. They can run and jump and climb. They play with the animals. They have more fun. + +They are hungry. They find some fruit in the jungle. They eat the fruit. It is sweet and juicy. They are happy. They say thank you to the jungle. They go back to the boat. They sail to their home. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They are tired. They sleep in their bed. They dream of sailing and the jungle. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pretty dress and a shiny diamond on her finger. Sara liked to pretend that Lily was a princess. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to the park with Mommy. Sara saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked Mommy to help her climb up the ladder. Mommy said yes and held Sara's hand. Sara was happy and excited. + +When Sara reached the top of the slide, she saw a bird. The bird was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It was sitting on a branch near the slide. Sara thought the bird was beautiful and wanted to say hello. She raised her hand and waved at the bird. She said, "Hi, bird! I like your colors!" + +The bird looked at Sara and saw the diamond on Lily's finger. The bird liked shiny things and wanted the diamond. It flew from the branch and landed on Sara's hand. It pecked at the diamond and tried to take it. Sara was scared and surprised. She screamed, "No, bird! That's Lily's diamond! Go away!" + +Mommy heard Sara scream and ran to the slide. She saw the bird and shooed it away. She hugged Sara and Lily and checked if they were okay. She said, "Don't worry, Sara. The bird was just curious. It didn't mean to hurt you or Lily. The diamond is still on Lily's finger. See?" + +Sara looked at Lily and saw the diamond. It was still shiny and pretty. She felt relieved and happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm sorry, bird. I didn't mean to yell at you. You are still beautiful. But please don't touch Lily's diamond. It's hers." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, Sara. You were very brave and polite. Now, do you want to slide down the slide?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. I want to slide down the slide. Come on, Lily. Let's have fun!" + +Sara and Lily slid down the slide. They laughed and enjoyed the mild sun. Mommy watched them and felt proud and happy. She loved Sara and Lily very much. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a red bow on its neck. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tom asks Anna. + +"OK, but be gentle," Anna says. + +They go near the dog and stroke its fur. The dog licks their faces and makes them laugh. + +"Hello, doggy. You are so nice," Tom says. + +He puts his hand in his pocket and takes out a biscuit. He breaks it in half and gives one piece to Anna. + +"Let's share with the dog," he says. + +They hold out the biscuit pieces to the dog. The dog sniffs them and then eats them. + +"Good doggy. Thank you for the bow," Anna says. + +She bends down and ties the bow again. The dog barks happily. + +But then, another dog comes running. It is bigger and louder than the first dog. It growls and shows its teeth. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tom shouts. + +He tries to protect the first dog and Anna. But the second dog bites his arm. Tom cries out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" he says. + +Anna is scared. She hugs the first dog and calls for help. + +"Help, help! Someone, help us!" she says. + +A man hears them and comes running. He is the owner of the first dog. He sees what is happening and chases away the second dog. + +"Are you OK, kids?" he asks. + +He looks at Tom's arm and sees blood. + +"Oh, no. You are hurt. Come with me. I'll take you to the doctor," he says. + +He picks up Tom and carries him. He also takes his dog and Anna. + +"Don't worry, Tom. The doctor will make you better," he says. + +He puts them in his car and drives away. + +Anna holds Tom's hand and the dog's bow. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I hope you feel better soon," she says. + +Tom smiles weakly. + +"It's OK, Anna. You are my friend. And the dog is our friend too," he says. + +They look at the dog. The dog licks their faces and makes them feel better. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big maze made of hay. They wanted to go inside and find the way out. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Ben said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lila said. "But we have to be careful. It might be scary." + +They ran to the maze and entered. They turned left and right, following the paths. They saw many animals and flowers made of hay. They laughed and had fun. + +But then they smelled something bad. They saw smoke and fire. Someone had burned the hay. The fire was spreading fast. The maze was on fire. + +"Help! Help!" Lila and Ben shouted. "We are trapped!" + +They tried to find the way back, but they were lost. They saw fire everywhere. They were scared and cried. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was a fire truck. The firemen had come to save them. They used water and hoses to put out the fire. They cut through the hay and found Lila and Ben. + +"Are you OK, kids?" one fireman asked. "We are here to help you." + +"Yes, we are OK, thank you!" Lila and Ben said. "You are very brave and kind." + +The fireman lifted them up and carried them out of the maze. He gave them blankets and water. He hugged them and smiled. + +"You are very lucky, kids," he said. "You should never play in a maze made of hay. It can burn easily and it is very dangerous. Next time, play somewhere safe and known." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked the fireman and went back to their parents. They never played in a maze made of hay again. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a fancy castle with many rooms and dolls. Ben had a truck and some blocks. Sara liked her castle very much, but she did not want to share it with Ben. She said, "This is my castle, you can't play with it. It is too fancy for you. You only have a truck and some blocks. They are boring." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That is not nice, Sara. You are being mean. Sharing is good. We can have more fun if we play together. Your castle is not too fancy for me. I can make a bridge with my blocks and drive my truck over it. You can join me if you want." + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She said, "No, thank you. I don't need your blocks or your truck. I have everything I need in my castle. Go away and leave me alone." + +Ben shrugged and went to the other side of the living room. He started to build a bridge with his blocks and drove his truck over it. He made some noises and pretended he was on an adventure. He had a lot of fun by himself. + +Sara watched Ben from her castle. She saw him smiling and laughing. She felt lonely and bored. She realized that her castle was not enough to make her happy. She needed a friend to play with. She felt sorry for being mean to Ben. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry. You were right. Sharing is good. Can I play with you? Can I drive your truck and help you with your bridge?" + +Ben looked at Sara and smiled. He said, "Sure, Sara. You can play with me. And I can play with your castle too. We can share our toys and have more fun together. Come on, let's go." + +Sara and Ben hugged and went to play together. They learned that being kind and generous is better than being selfish and greedy. They also learned that having a fancy castle is not as important as having a good friend. +Lily and Max are playing with clay. They want to make a snake. Lily rolls a long piece of clay on the table. Max takes another piece and tries to roll it too. But his clay is hard and sticky. He cannot make it smooth and long. + +"Look, Lily, my clay is bad. It does not stretch. How do you make your clay stretch?" Max asks. + +Lily smiles and says, "You have to make it warm and soft. Rub it in your hands. Then it will stretch." + +Max does what Lily says. He rubs the clay in his hands. He feels it getting warm and soft. He tries to roll it again. It works! He makes a long piece of clay too. + +"Wow, Max, you did it! You have success!" Lily says. + +They put their pieces of clay together. They make a snake. They give it eyes and a tongue. They are happy with their snake. It is smooth and long. They stretch it and bend it. They make it look like it is moving. + +"Look, our snake is alive!" Max says. + +They laugh and play with their snake. They have fun with their clay. +Ben liked to collect rocks. He had many rocks in his room. Some were big, some were small, some were shiny, some were dull. He liked to look at them and touch them and sort them. + +One day, he went to the park with his parent. He saw a big pile of rocks near the pond. He ran to the pile and started to pick up rocks. He wanted to take them home and add them to his collection. + +"Ben, come back here!" his parent called. "Those are not rocks, they are trash! They are dirty and sharp and dangerous!" + +But Ben did not listen. He was too busy collecting rocks. He did not see the broken glass and the rusty nails and the rotten food in the pile. He grabbed a big rock that looked shiny and smooth. + +"Ow!" he cried. He dropped the rock and looked at his hand. It was bleeding. The rock was not a rock, it was a bottle. It had a sharp edge that cut his hand. + +His parent ran to him and saw his wound. He was angry and scared. He wrapped his hand with a cloth and took him to the car. + +"We have to go to the doctor, Ben. You are hurt. You could get sick. Why did you not listen to me?" his parent said. + +Ben felt sorry and sad. He was in pain and he was tired. He did not want to go to the doctor. He did not want to collect rocks anymore. He wished he had listened to his parent. He had a bad day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big slide. It is colorful and shiny. Anna and Ben want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very high and fast," mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the slide. They wait for their turn. Then they climb up the stairs. Anna goes first. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and says, "Whee!" + +Ben goes next. He sits on the slide and pushes himself down. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughs and says, "Whee!" + +But then, something bad happens. Ben does not stop at the end of the slide. He slides off the slide and falls on the ground. He hurts his arm and his leg. He cries and says, "Ow!" + +Mom and dad hear Ben cry. They run to him. They see his arm and his leg are red and swollen. They hug him and say, "Oh, Ben, are you okay?" + +Ben says, "No, I'm not okay. It hurts a lot." + +Mom and dad say, "Don't worry, Ben. We will take you to the doctor. He will make you feel better." + +They pick up Ben and carry him to the car. Anna follows them. She feels sad and scared for Ben. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I hope you get well soon." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister." + +Mom and dad say, "You are both good kids. We love you very much." + +They drive to the doctor. The doctor is a nice man. He is a lawyer too. He knows a lot about slides and parks. He says, "Hello, Ben. I'm sorry you got hurt. Let me see your arm and your leg." + +He looks at Ben's arm and leg. He says, "You have some bruises and scratches. They are not very serious. But you need to put some ice and cream on them. And you need to rest for a few days. Then you will be fine." + +He gives Ben some ice and cream. He also gives him a colorful sticker. He says, "This is for being brave and strong. You are a good boy." + +Ben says, "Thank you, doctor. You are a good doctor and a good lawyer." + +The doctor says, "You're welcome, Ben. And thank you for the compliment. I like to help people and animals. That's why I'm a doctor and a lawyer." + +He says goodbye to Ben and his family. He says, "Take care, Ben. And be careful on the slide next time." + +Ben says, "I will, doctor. And thank you again." + +Mom and dad say, "Thank you, doctor. You are very kind and helpful." + +They take Ben back to the car. Anna says, "Ben, I'm glad you are okay. Do you want to share my sticker with me?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Anna. I do. You are a good sister. And I love you." + +Anna says, "I love you too, Ben." + +They hug and smile. Mom and dad hug and smile too. They say, "We are proud of you, Anna and Ben. You are good twins." + +They drive home. They have some soup and cookies. They watch a funny movie. They laugh and cuddle. They feel happy and safe. They have a good day. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They make different things with the blocks, like cars, houses, and animals. One day, they decide to make a big building with all the blocks they have. They stack the blocks high and wide, and make windows and doors. They are very proud of their building. + +But then, their little brother Leo comes into the room. Leo is only one year old, and he likes to grab things and throw them. He sees the building and thinks it is a toy. He crawls over to the building and pulls out a block. The building starts to shake and wobble. + +Ben and Mia see Leo and shout, "No, Leo, no! That is our building! Don't touch it!" But Leo does not listen. He pulls out another block, and another, and another. The building falls apart and the blocks scatter everywhere. Ben and Mia are very sad and angry. They cry and yell at Leo. + +Leo does not understand why they are mad. He thinks they are playing a game. He picks up a block and hangs it from his mouth. He smiles and makes a funny noise. He thinks he is funny and cute. + +Ben and Mia look at Leo and see his block hanging from his mouth. They stop crying and yelling. They start to laugh. They think Leo is funny and cute, too. They hug Leo and say, "It's okay, Leo. We love you. But please don't break our building again." Leo nods and drops the block. He hugs them back and says, "Love you, too." They all smile and play together. They make a new building, but this time, they make it more modest and sturdy. They also make a space for Leo to play with his own blocks. They have fun and share their blocks. They are happy. +Lily was sad. She lost her black cat, Mimi. She looked everywhere, but she could not find her. She cried and cried. + +Her friend Ben came to see her. He saw her tears and felt sorry for her. He said, "Lily, don't cry. Maybe Mimi is hiding somewhere. Maybe she will come back soon." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, Ben. Mimi is gone. She ran away. She was nosy and followed a bird. She did not listen to me. I miss her so much." + +Ben hugged her. He said, "Lily, I know you miss her. But maybe she is not gone forever. Maybe she is just exploring. Maybe she will remember you and come back. You are a good friend to Mimi. She loves you." + +Lily sniffed. She said, "Do you think so, Ben? Do you think Mimi will come back?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily. I think so. And I will help you look for her. We will find her together. Don't worry." + +Lily smiled a little. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend to me. You comfort me." + +Ben smiled back. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend to me too. Come on, let's go look for Mimi. Maybe she is in the garden or the park or the street. Maybe she is waiting for us." + +Lily and Ben held hands and went outside. They hoped to find Mimi soon. They did not know that Mimi was hiding under Lily's bed. She was scared of the bird and ran back home. She was waiting for Lily to come back and cuddle her. She was sorry for being nosy and running away. She loved Lily too. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a picture of an elephant on it. They ran to the truck and asked the man inside if they could see the elephant. + +"Sorry, kids, the elephant is not here. He is in a distant place, far away from here. He is very sick and needs a lot of help," the man said. + +Tom and Sue felt sad for the elephant. They wanted to see him and make him happy. They asked the man if they could send him a card or a toy. + +"No, kids, you can't do that. The elephant is very angry and dangerous. He bites anyone who comes near him. He is not a nice elephant. He is a bad elephant," the man said. + +Tom and Sue did not believe the man. They thought he was lying. They thought the elephant was lonely and scared. They wanted to be his friends. They waited until the man was busy and sneaked into the back of the truck. They hoped to find the elephant there. + +But they did not find the elephant. They found a big cage with a sign that said "Warning: Do not open". Inside the cage, there was a lion. The lion was hungry and angry. He saw Tom and Sue and roared. He broke the lock and jumped out of the cage. He chased Tom and Sue and bit them. Tom and Sue screamed and cried. The man heard them and ran to the truck. He saw the lion and the blood. He was too late to save them. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found some dough in the fridge and put it on the table. They rolled it and cut it with cookie cutters. They made stars and hearts and flowers. + +"Look, Tom, I made a big star!" Lily said, holding up her dough. "It is bigger than yours!" + +"No, it is not!" Tom said, feeling angry. "Mine is better! Give me your star!" + +He tried to grab Lily's star, but she pulled it away. They both pulled hard on the dough. The dough stretched and tore. It flew out of their hands and landed on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said together. They looked at the mess. The dough was wet and sticky. It was all over the floor and the table and their clothes. + +They heard Mom coming. They knew she would be mad. They tried to hide the dough under the rug. But it was too late. Mom opened the door and saw them. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked, looking at the kitchen. "Why is there dough everywhere?" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to make a mess. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. + +"We wanted to surprise you, Mom," Lily said. "But we had a fight and the dough fell." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not very mad either. She saw the cookie cutters on the table. She saw the stars and hearts and flowers on the floor. + +"I see," she said. "You tried to make cookies for me. That was very sweet of you. But you should have asked me first. And you should not fight with each other. Dough is not a toy. It is for baking." + +She helped them clean up the kitchen. She put the dough in the trash. She washed their clothes. She gave them a hug. + +"Next time, we can make cookies together, okay?" she said. "But now, it is time for a nap. You must be tired after all this work." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were tired and sorry. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They went to their beds. They dreamed of cookies and cakes and stars and hearts and flowers. +Lily and Tom are twins. They are three years old. They have a baby brother, Sam. Sam is an infant. He is very small and sweet. He sleeps a lot in his crib. + +One day, Lily and Tom want to play with Sam. They go to his room. They see Sam is awake. He smiles at them. They smile back. + +"Hi, Sam!" Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, yes!" Tom says. "We have toys for you. Look!" + +Lily and Tom show Sam their toys. They have a ball, a doll, a car, and a book. They put them on the floor near Sam's crib. + +"Here, Sam. You can have the ball. It is soft and red. You can squeeze it." Lily says. She gives Sam the ball. + +"And you can have the doll. It is pretty and pink. You can hug it." Tom says. He gives Sam the doll. + +Sam takes the ball and the doll. He laughs. He likes the toys. He squeezes the ball and hugs the doll. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They sit on the floor with Sam. They talk to him and make funny faces. They have fun. + +But then, they hear their mom calling them. + +"Lily! Tom! It's time for lunch! Come to the kitchen!" + +Lily and Tom jump up. They are hungry. They want to eat. + +"OK, mom! We are coming!" Lily says. + +"Bye, Sam! We will play with you later!" Tom says. + +They run to the door. They forget to take their toys. They leave them on the floor with Sam. + +Sam looks at the toys. He still has the ball and the doll. He also sees the car and the book. He reaches for them. He wants to play with them too. + +He is happy. He has many toys. He does not feel lonely. He does not forget his sister and brother. He loves them. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. They made salad with green leaves, red tomatoes, yellow cheese and brown nuts. Lily helped to wash the leaves, cut the cheese and toss the salad. She felt happy and proud. + +When they finished, they put the salad in a big bowl and went to the living room. There, they saw Lily's dad and brother watching TV. They did not look at the salad or say hello. They only looked at the screen and ate chips and candy. Lily felt sad and angry. + +She said to her mom, "Why don't they want our salad? It is good and pretty. Their food is bad and ugly." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Our salad is good and pretty, you are right. But not everyone likes the same food. Maybe they are not hungry or they have a different taste. That is OK. We can enjoy our salad and share it with them later, if they want. The important thing is to be kind and respectful to others, even if they are different from us." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was not kind and respectful to her dad and brother. She felt sorry and wanted to make up with them. She took the big bowl of salad and went to the living room. She said to her dad and brother, "Do you want some salad? It is good and pretty. We made it with love." + +Her dad and brother looked at the salad and at Lily. They saw that she was sincere and generous. They felt curious and grateful. They said, "Thank you, Lily. We would love some salad. It looks good and pretty. You are a good cook and a good sister." + +They took some salad and tasted it. They liked it and said, "This is delicious. You and mom did a great job. We are sorry we did not notice it before. We were too busy watching TV. That was not nice of us." + +They hugged Lily and her mom and said, "We love you. You are the best family ever." + +They all ate the salad and the chips and the candy. They talked and laughed and watched TV together. They felt happy and full. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and respectful to others, even if they are different from you. Share your food and your love with your family. Enjoy the simple things in life. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in the kitchen with mom. Mom is making bread with dough. She gives Tom and Lily some dough to play with. + +"Look, I can make a snake with my dough!" Tom says. He rolls the dough on the table and makes a long and thin shape. + +"I can make a star with my dough!" Lily says. She cuts the dough with a cookie cutter and makes a pointy shape. + +They show mom their dough shapes. Mom smiles and says, "You are very creative, Tom and Lily. But don't eat the dough, it is not ready yet." + +Tom and Lily nod and keep playing. But then, Tom has a naughty idea. He takes his dough snake and puts it on Lily's head. Lily screams and shakes her head. The dough snake falls on the floor. + +"Tom, you are crazy!" Lily says. She is angry and grabs her dough star. She throws it at Tom. Tom ducks and the dough star hits the wall. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom says. She is not smiling anymore. She is upset. "You are making a mess with the dough. That is not how you play. You need to say sorry to each other and clean up the dough." + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They say sorry to mom and to each other. They pick up the dough from the floor and the wall. They put it in a bowl. Mom hugs them and says, "Thank you for helping me. Now, let's bake the bread and have a snack." + +Tom and Lily smile and say, "Yes, mom. We love bread and we love you." +Lila and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. The leaves are soft and crunchy. They laugh and throw leaves at each other. + +"Let's make a cover with the leaves!" Lila says. She picks up some leaves and puts them on her head. Ben does the same. They pretend they are animals hiding in the forest. + +"Roar! I am a lion!" Ben says. He crawls out of the leaves and chases Lila. + +"Meow! I am a cat!" Lila says. She runs away from Ben and climbs a tree. She looks down and sees a circle on the ground. It is a hole. + +"Look, Ben! A hole!" Lila says. She points to the circle. + +Ben stops and looks at the hole. He is curious. He walks to the hole and peeks inside. It is dark and deep. He wonders what is in there. + +"Maybe it is a rabbit hole!" Ben says. He wants to see the rabbit. + +"Be careful, Ben! It might be too deep!" Lila says. She is worried. She jumps down from the tree and runs to Ben. + +Ben does not listen. He puts his hand in the hole. He feels something soft and furry. He smiles. He thinks he found the rabbit. + +"Hello, rabbit!" Ben says. He tries to pull the rabbit out. + +But the rabbit does not want to come out. It bites Ben's hand. Ben screams. He lets go of the rabbit and pulls his hand out. It hurts. He cries. + +Lila hugs Ben. She sees blood on his hand. She is scared. She calls for help. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Ben is hurt!" Lila says. She waves her arms. + +Mommy and Daddy hear Lila. They run to the pile of leaves. They see Ben and Lila. They see the hole. They see the blood. + +"What happened?" Mommy asks. She takes Ben's hand and wraps it with a cloth. + +"A rabbit bit me!" Ben says. He sobs. + +"A rabbit?" Daddy asks. He looks at the hole. He sees two red eyes. He hears a growl. + +"That is not a rabbit, Ben. That is a fox!" Daddy says. He picks up a stick and pokes the hole. The fox runs away. + +Lila and Ben are shocked. They did not know it was a fox. They are glad the fox is gone. + +Mommy and Daddy take Lila and Ben to the car. They drive to the doctor. The doctor cleans Ben's hand and puts a bandage on it. He gives Ben a sticker and a lollipop. He tells Ben to be more careful next time. + +Lila and Ben say thank you to the doctor. They hug Mommy and Daddy. They are sorry for making them worry. They learned a lesson. They will not play with holes again. They will only play with leaves. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the river. The river was big and powerful. It made a loud sound as it flowed over the rocks. Sometimes they saw fish and ducks in the water. + +One day, they found a small boat by the river. It was red and shiny. It had a rope and a paddle. Tom and Lily wanted to try the boat. They got in and tied the rope to a tree. Then they used the paddle to move the boat on the water. + +"Look, Lily, we are on the river!" Tom said. "We can see everything from here!" + +"Yes, Tom, this is fun!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The river is powerful. It can pull us away." + +They paddled for a while and enjoyed the view. They saw a bridge, a hill, and a farm. They waved to the people and animals they saw. + +But then the rope broke. The boat started to drift away from the shore. Tom and Lily were scared. They tried to paddle back, but the river was too strong. They shouted for help, but no one heard them. + +"Tom, what are we going to do?" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, Lily, we will be okay," Tom said. "We have to stay calm and look for a place to land. Maybe we can find someone who can help us." + +They hugged each other and prayed. They hoped someone would find them and return them to their home. They missed their mom and dad. They wished they had never got in the boat. They learned a hard lesson. The river was powerful and dangerous. They should have respected it and stayed away. +Tim and Sue were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they found a long rope in the yard. They wanted to play with it. + +"Let's make a swing!" said Tim. He tied one end of the rope to a tree. He held the other end and ran. He swung in the air. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" said Sue. She wanted to try too. She waited for Tim to stop. But Tim did not stop. He swung faster and faster. + +"Tim, let me have a turn!" said Sue. She was angry. She pulled the rope hard. Tim fell off the swing. He hit the ground. He felt a big pain in his stomach. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. He held his stomach. He could not get up. Sue ran to him. She was scared. She did not mean to hurt him. + +"Tim, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" she said. She tried to help him. But he pushed her away. He did not want her to touch him. He did not care about her. He only cared about his stomach. + +Sue felt sad. She ran away. She did not want to play with Tim anymore. She did not want to be his friend. She lost her friend because of a long rope. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill of snow. They want to make a snowman. + +"Can I lend your hat for the snowman?" Lily asks Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my best hat," Tom says. + +They roll big balls of snow and put them on top of each other. They find a carrot, a scarf and some buttons for the face and the body. They put Tom's hat on the snowman's head. + +"Look, he is so cute!" Lily says. + +But then, the sun comes out. It is very warm. The snow starts to melt. The snowman becomes smaller and smaller. Tom's hat falls off. + +"Oh no, my hat!" Tom cries. + +He runs to get his hat, but it is too late. The hat is wet and dirty. It is covered with powder from the snow. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to ruin your hat," Lily says. + +"It is OK, Lily. I know you did not do it on purpose. But now I have a poor hat. It is not my best hat anymore," Tom says. + +Lily feels bad. She wants to make Tom happy. She thinks of an idea. + +"I have an idea, Tom. Why don't we go to my house and wash your hat? Maybe we can make it look nice again," Lily says. + +"Really? Do you think that will work?" Tom says. + +"Let's try. Come on, follow me," Lily says. + +They hold hands and walk to Lily's house. They wash Tom's hat with soap and water. They dry it with a towel. They brush it with a comb. + +"Look, Tom. Your hat is clean and soft again. It is almost like new," Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily. You are right. My hat is much better now. Thank you for helping me," Tom says. + +"You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are happy. Can we still be friends?" Lily says. + +"Of course, Lily. We are always friends. And you can lend my hat anytime. But maybe not for a snowman," Tom says. + +They hug and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big gray paper on the ground. It has many lines and dots and words on it. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a map," Anna says. + +"A map? What is a map?" Tom wonders. + +"A map is something that shows you where to go. Like when we go to grandma's house, mom looks at a map on her phone," Anna explains. + +"Oh, I see. So this map shows us where to go too?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe. Let's look at it," Anna says. + +They look at the map. They see some words they know, like park, zoo, and school. They also see some words they don't know, like museum, library, and bakery. + +"Where do you want to go?" Anna asks. + +"I want to go to the zoo. I like to see the animals," Tom says. + +"Me too. Let's go to the zoo," Anna agrees. + +They fold the map and put it in Tom's backpack. They hold hands and walk to the zoo. They are happy and excited. They wonder what animals they will see. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play basketball in the park. They have a big ball and a hoop. They take turns to throw the ball in the hoop. Sometimes they miss, but they keep trying. + +One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is black and white and has a long neck. It is a swan. The swan flies over the park. It is very beautiful. Tim and Sam are excited. They point at the swan and say, "Look, look, a swan!" + +The swan sees the boys and the ball. It is curious. It flies down to the park. It lands near the hoop. It picks up the ball with its beak. It tosses the ball in the air. The ball goes in the hoop. The swan is happy. It flaps its wings and makes a loud noise. + +Tim and Sam are amazed. They clap their hands and cheer. They say, "Wow, wow, a swan can play basketball!" They run to the swan and give it a hug. The swan likes the boys. It lets them pet its feathers. It gives them back the ball. + +The boys and the swan play basketball together. They have a lot of fun. They are friends. The swan can soar in the sky. The boys can soar in their dreams. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls in her drawer. She likes to dress them and comb their hair. She kneels on the floor and opens the drawer. She takes out her favorite doll, Lily. + +"Hello, Lily. Do you want to have a tea party?" Anna says. She puts Lily on a chair and goes to get a cup and a plate. She pretends to pour tea and give cake to Lily. + +But then she hears a loud noise. It is her dog, Max. He is barking and running in the hall. He wants to play with Anna. He sees Lily on the chair and thinks she is a toy. He jumps and grabs Lily with his mouth. + +"Max, no! That is my doll!" Anna shouts. She runs to Max and tries to take Lily back. But Max is strong and does not let go. He shakes Lily and makes her hair messy. + +Anna is sad and angry. She cries and calls for her mom. Her mom hears her and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Max and Lily and understands. She is alert and acts fast. She takes a treat from her pocket and shows it to Max. + +"Max, drop it. Good boy. Here is a treat for you," she says. Max sees the treat and drops Lily. He wags his tail and eats the treat. He is happy. + +Anna picks up Lily and hugs her. She looks at her hair and clothes. They are dirty and torn. She is still sad. + +"Mom, Max ruined my doll. Can you fix her?" she asks. + +Her mom smiles and hugs her too. She wipes her tears and says, "Don't worry, Anna. We can fix her. Let's go to the bathroom and wash her. Then we can sew her clothes and comb her hair. She will be as good as new." + +Anna nods and smiles. She follows her mom to the bathroom. She is glad that her mom can help her. She still loves Max, but she hopes he will not touch her dolls again. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat a sandwich. They saw a big sandwich on the table. It looked yummy. It had cheese and ham and lettuce. + +"Can we have the sandwich, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but you have to share it. And be careful, it has mustard. It is spicy," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They took the sandwich and went to the couch. They sat down and bit the sandwich. It was delicious. They felt comfortable and happy. + +But then, they felt something hot in their mouths. It was the mustard. It burned their tongues and made them cough. They did not like the mustard. It was too spicy for them. + +They spit out the sandwich and cried. They ran to Mom and hugged her. They wanted water and a hug. + +Mom felt sorry for them. She gave them water and a hug. She said, "I'm sorry, I forgot you don't like mustard. Next time, I will make you a different sandwich. One that does not include mustard." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They drank the water and felt better. But they still did not want the sandwich. They wanted something else. Something sweet and not spicy. They wanted a cookie. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and stones. Sometimes they found worms and snails and beetles. They put them in a jar and watched them. + +One day, they discovered something shiny in the dirt. It was a ring with a red stone. Lily picked it up and put it on her finger. She felt like a princess. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty ring!" she said. "It is mine now. You can't have it." + +Ben was angry. He wanted the ring too. He thought it was not fair that Lily got it. He tried to grab it from her finger, but she pulled her hand away. + +"Stop it, Ben, you are stupid!" she shouted. "It is my ring, go find your own!" + +Ben did not stop. He pushed Lily and made her fall. She cried out and bit her lip. She tasted blood and felt pain. She dropped the ring on the ground. + +Ben saw the ring and reached for it. But before he could take it, a big dog came running. It saw the shiny ring and thought it was a toy. It snatched it with its mouth and ran away. + +Ben and Lily were both sad and scared. They lost the ring and the dog was big and loud. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They decided to share their things and not fight anymore. They went back to their house and told their mom what happened. She gave them a hug and a kiss and a band-aid for Lily's lip. She said they were brave and good. They felt better and smiled. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. But today, there is a big dog in the park. The dog is not nice. The dog barks and runs at Lily and Tom. Lily and Tom are scared. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom shout. They run to the swings. The dog follows them. The dog tries to bite them. Lily and Tom climb on the swings. The dog jumps and snaps. + +"What can we do?" Lily asks. "The dog is too big and fast. We can't get away." + +Tom thinks hard. He has an idea. He sees a stick on the ground. He says to Lily, "I have an idea. You swing high. I will get the stick. I will throw the stick far. The dog will chase the stick. Then we can escape." + +Lily nods. She swings high. Tom is brave. He jumps off the swing. He grabs the stick. He throws the stick far. The dog sees the stick. The dog runs after the stick. + +"Quick! Quick!" Tom says. He and Lily run to the gate. They open the gate. They escape from the park. They are safe. + +"Tom, you are strong and smart," Lily says. "You saved us from the dog." + +Tom smiles. He says, "You are strong and brave, too. You swung high and helped me. We are good friends." + +Lily and Tom hug. They are happy. They go home. They tell their moms and dads about their adventure. They say they will not go to the park again until the dog is gone. +Tommy was a big boy who liked to show off. He had many toys and books and clothes, and he always wanted to show them to his friends at school. He thought he was better than everyone else, and he did not like to share or play nicely. + +One day, he brought his new bike to school. It was shiny and fast and had a bell and a basket. He rode it around the playground and said, "Look at me! Look at my bike! It is the best bike in the world! You don't have a bike like this!" + +The other children felt sad and angry. They did not have bikes, or they had old and broken ones. They did not want to play with Tommy, and they walked away. Tommy was left alone with his bike, and he felt miserable. He realized that he had no friends, and that his bike was not fun without anyone to share it with. + +He saw Lily, a little girl who was new at school. She was sitting on a bench, holding a doll. She looked shy and lonely. Tommy felt sorry for her, and he decided to do something nice. He rode his bike to her and said, "Hi, I'm Tommy. Do you want to ride my bike? It is very fun, and I can show you how to use the bell and the basket." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. That is very kind of you. I'm Lily, and this is my doll. She is my only friend. Do you want to play with her?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, I do. She is very pretty, and I like dolls. Can we be friends, too?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. You are very nice, and I like bikes. Can we share and play together?" + +Tommy and Lily became friends, and they shared and played together. They rode the bike, and they played with the doll. They had fun, and they were happy. The other children saw them, and they joined them. They all shared and played together, and they were happy, too. + +Tommy learned a lesson that day. He learned that showing off is not good, and that sharing and being kind is better. He learned that having friends is more important than having things, and that friends make you happy. He learned to be a good boy, and he was not miserable anymore. +Anna was curious about numbers. She liked to count her toys, her fingers, and the stars in the sky. She wanted to learn more numbers, but her mom and dad were busy. They had to work and cook and clean. + +One day, Anna found a book with numbers on the cover. She opened it and saw many pages with numbers and pictures. She tried to read the words, but they were too hard. She only knew some of the numbers, like one, two, three, and four. She wanted to know what the other numbers were. + +She took the book to her mom and asked, "Mom, what are these numbers?" + +Her mom looked at the book and smiled. "These are big numbers, Anna. They are more than four. Do you want to learn them?" + +Anna nodded eagerly. "Yes, please!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Okay, let's start with five. Five is one more than four. Can you show me five fingers?" + +Anna held up her hand and showed five fingers. "Five!" she said proudly. + +"Very good, Anna. Now, let's see what comes after five. Do you know?" + +Anna thought hard. She remembered that after four came five, so maybe after five came six. She held up one more finger and said, "Six?" + +Her mom clapped her hands and said, "Yes, Anna, six! You are so smart. Six is one more than five. Can you say six?" + +Anna repeated, "Six!" + +Her mom continued to teach her the next numbers, seven, eight, nine, and ten. Anna learned them quickly and repeated them after her mom. She was happy and excited. She liked learning new numbers. + +Meanwhile, her dad was watching them from the couch. He was tired from work and wanted to rest. He saw Anna and her mom having fun with the book and felt a little jealous. He wished he could join them, but he also wanted to sleep. He sighed and closed his eyes. He hoped Anna would learn all the numbers she wanted. He loved his curious daughter. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new neighbor. He is a boy with a big bike. He rides fast and makes loud noises. + +Ben and Mia want to say hello. They walk to the boy. But the boy is not nice. He points at Ben and Mia and laughs. He says they are too small and slow. He says his bike is better than their toys. + +Ben and Mia feel sad and angry. They do not like the boy. They run away from him. They find a quiet spot under a tree. They hug each other and share their toys. They are happy again. + +The boy sees them. He wants to bother them more. He rides his bike to the tree. He points at Ben and Mia and yells. He says they are silly and boring. He says he will take their toys. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is the park guard. He does not like loud noises. He barks at the boy. He chases him away. The boy is scared. He drops his bike and runs. + +Ben and Mia smile. They thank the dog. They pet him and give him a treat. The dog wags his tail. He is happy too. He likes Ben and Mia. He stays with them and plays. They are all friends. +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She thought it made her look beautiful, like a princess. She would sneak into her mom's room and put on lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. She did not know that makeup was not for little girls. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store. She told Lily to stay in her room and play with her toys. She said she would be back soon. Lily nodded, but she had a different plan. She waited until her mom left, then she ran to her mom's room. She opened the drawer where her mom kept her makeup. She saw a shiny red lipstick. She wanted to try it. + +She took the lipstick and opened it. She looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and put the lipstick on her lips. She rubbed them together. She felt happy. She looked for more makeup. She found a blue eyeshadow. She put it on her eyelids. She blinked. She felt pretty. She found a pink blush. She put it on her cheeks. She felt lovely. She looked at herself in the mirror again. She saw a beautiful girl. She did not see the mess she made. + +She heard a noise. She turned around. She saw her mom standing in the door. Her mom looked angry. She saw the makeup on Lily's face and on the floor. She saw the lipstick on the wall and on the bed. She saw the eyeshadow on the pillow and on the dresser. She saw the blush on the carpet and on the lamp. She was very mad. + +"Lily, what did you do?" her mom asked in a loud voice. + +Lily was scared. She did not know what to say. She tried to hide behind the mirror. She hoped her mom would not see her. + +"Lily, come here right now!" her mom said in a louder voice. + +Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay in the mirror. She liked the beautiful girl in the mirror. She did not like the angry mom in the door. + +"Lily, don't make me count to three!" her mom said in the loudest voice. + +Lily knew what that meant. She knew her mom would give her a timeout if she did not listen. She did not like timeouts. She wanted to play. She wanted to be beautiful. She wished her mom would go away. + +But her mom did not go away. Her mom counted to three. Lily did not yield. She did not move. She did not talk. She did not look at her mom. She only looked at the mirror. + +Her mom reached three. She was very, very mad. She walked to Lily. She grabbed her by the arm. She pulled her away from the mirror. She took her to her room. She put her in the corner. She told her to stay there until she said sorry. She told her to think about what she did. She told her to never touch her makeup again. She closed the door. + +Lily was sad. She did not like the corner. She did not like her room. She did not like her mom. She wanted to go back to the mirror. She wanted to see the beautiful girl. She wanted to play with the makeup. She did not want to say sorry. She did not think she did anything wrong. She thought she was just having fun. + +She cried. She cried a lot. She cried until her face was wet. She cried until her makeup was gone. She cried until she was tired. She cried until she fell asleep. + +She dreamed. She dreamed of the beautiful girl. She dreamed of the makeup. She dreamed of the mirror. She dreamed of being a princess. She dreamed of being happy. + +She did not hear her mom come back. She did not hear her mom open the door. She did not hear her mom say her name. She did not hear her mom say she was sorry. She did not hear her mom say she loved her. She did not hear her mom say she was beautiful. She did not hear her mom kiss her goodnight. + +She slept. She slept until the morning. She slept until the sun came up. She slept until the birds sang. She slept until she woke up. + +She opened her eyes. She saw her mom. Her mom was smiling. Her mom was holding a box. Her mom said she had a surprise for her. Her mom said she had something for her to play with. Her mom said she had something to make her beautiful. + +She opened the box. She saw makeup. She saw lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. She saw colors. She saw sparkles. She saw fun. + +She looked at her mom. She saw love. She saw forgiveness. She saw understanding. + +She smiled. She hugged her mom. She said thank you. She said sorry. She said she loved her. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red balloon in the sky. It was soaring high and fast, like a bird. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Tim said. "I want to catch it!" + +"Me too!" Kim said. "Let's run after it!" + +They ran and ran, but the balloon was too far and too fast. They did not see where they were going. They ran into a patch of nettles, and they felt a sharp itch all over their legs. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cried. "It hurts!" + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Kim cried. "It stings!" + +They stopped running and looked at their legs. They were red and swollen, and they had little bumps on them. + +They were very sad and very sore. They wished they had not chased the balloon. + +A lady saw them and came to help. She had a basket of herbs and flowers. She picked some leaves and rubbed them on their legs. + +"This will help with the itch," she said. "But you have to be careful. Nettles are nasty plants. They can hurt you if you touch them." + +"Thank you, lady," Tim and Kim said. "We are sorry. We did not know." + +The lady smiled and gave them a hug. She also gave them a cookie each. + +"You are welcome, children," she said. "But next time, be more careful. Don't run after things that are not yours. You might get into trouble or get hurt. Be happy with what you have. The balloon is not worth the itch." + +Tim and Kim nodded and thanked her again. They learned their lesson. They decided to go home and play with their own toys. They did not care about the balloon anymore. They were happy with what they had. +Tim was sick. He had a red nose and a sore throat. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to sleep. + +Mom said, "We need to get a doctor for you, Tim. He will help you feel better." + +Tim did not like doctors. They had white coats and bald heads. They had big needles and cold stethoscopes. They made him open his mouth and say "ahh". + +Mom took Tim to the car. She drove to the clinic. She held Tim's hand and said, "Don't be scared, Tim. The doctor is nice. He will be gentle and kind." + +They went inside the clinic. They waited for a while. Then a nurse called Tim's name. She led them to a room. There was a doctor there. He had a white coat and a bald head. + +"Hello, Tim," the doctor said. "I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you. What's wrong?" + +Tim hid behind Mom. He did not want to talk to the doctor. He felt shy and afraid. + +Mom said, "Tim, this is Dr. Lee. He is a good doctor. He will check you and give you some medicine. Can you say hello to him?" + +Tim peeked from behind Mom. He saw the doctor's smile. He saw the doctor's eyes. They were brown and warm. They were not scary. + +Tim said, "Hello, Dr. Lee." + +Dr. Lee said, "Hello, Tim. You are a brave boy. Can I listen to your heart?" + +Tim nodded. He let Dr. Lee put the stethoscope on his chest. He heard his heart go thump-thump. + +Dr. Lee said, "Your heart is strong and healthy. That's good. Now, can I look at your throat?" + +Tim opened his mouth and said, "Ahh." + +Dr. Lee said, "Your throat is red and swollen. That's why it hurts. You have a sore throat. You need some medicine to make it better. Can you take this syrup?" + +Tim nodded. He took the syrup from Dr. Lee. It was sweet and sticky. It made his throat feel less sore. + +Dr. Lee said, "Good job, Tim. You are a good patient. You will feel better soon. Just rest and drink lots of water. And don't forget to smile." + +Tim smiled. He felt less sick. He felt more happy. He said, "Thank you, Dr. Lee." + +Dr. Lee said, "You're welcome, Tim. Take care." + +Mom said, "Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are a great doctor." + +Dr. Lee said, "You're welcome, Mom. Have a nice day." + +Mom and Tim left the clinic. They went back to the car. Tim said, "Mom, I like Dr. Lee. He is nice. He is bald, but he is nice." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you like Dr. Lee, Tim. He is nice. He is bald, but he is nice. And he helped you get better." + +Tim said, "Yes, he did. I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Tim." +Sara likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park every morning. Sara wears her pink shoes and her dad wears his blue shoes. They jog fast and slow, and sometimes they stop to look at the birds and the flowers. + +One day, Sara sees a big weight on the grass. It is round and shiny and has a number on it. Sara wants to lift it, but it is too heavy for her. She asks her dad, "What is this?" + +Her dad says, "This is a weight. Some people use it to make their muscles strong. But it is not for you. It is too heavy and you might hurt yourself." + +Sara nods. She does not want to hurt herself. She wants to jog with her dad. She says, "Can we jog some more?" + +Her dad smiles. He says, "Yes, we can jog some more. But first, let's put the weight back where we found it. Maybe someone left it here by mistake." + +They pick up the weight together and put it back on the grass. Then they jog to the open gate of the park. They wave to the other joggers and say hello. Sara and her dad are happy. They like to jog in the park. +Ben and Mia loved to visit the zoo with their mom. They liked to see all the different animals and learn their names. Their favorite animal was the otter, because it was furry and playful and liked to swim in the water. + +One day, they saw a new otter in the pool. It was smaller and lighter than the others, and it had a bandage on its tail. Ben and Mia wondered what happened to it. They asked their mom, and she said that the otter was hurt by a mean dog that chased it in the wild. The zookeepers found it and brought it to the zoo to help it get better. + +Ben and Mia felt sorry for the otter. They wanted to make it happy and safe. They asked their mom if they could feed it some fish. Their mom said yes, and they bought some fish from the zoo shop. They walked to the pool and looked for the otter. They saw it hiding under a rock, away from the other otters. + +"Hello, little otter," Ben said softly. "We have some fish for you. Don't be scared. We are your friends." + +He threw a fish into the water, near the rock. The otter peeked out and sniffed the fish. It looked at Ben and Mia with its dark eyes. Then it quickly grabbed the fish and ate it. It seemed to like it, because it came out of the rock and swam closer to them. + +"Good otter," Mia said, smiling. "You are very brave. We are glad you are here." + +She threw another fish into the water, and the otter caught it with its paws. It made a happy sound and splashed the water with its tail. Ben and Mia laughed and clapped their hands. They felt a bond with the otter. They decided to name it Lucky. + +The other otters noticed Lucky and came to see what was going on. They saw the fish and the children and became curious. They swam around Lucky and tried to take his fish. Lucky did not like that. He growled and bit the other otters. He wanted to keep his fish and his friends. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. "That's not nice. Lucky is hurt. You have to share and be kind." + +But the other otters did not listen. They kept bothering Lucky and making him angry. Lucky felt scared and alone. He wished he had a family to protect him. + +Then he saw something that made him happy. He saw Ben and Mia jump into the water and swim to him. They hugged him and stroked his fur. They told him that they loved him and that they would protect him. They chased away the other otters and gave him more fish. Lucky felt warm and safe. He licked their faces and cuddled with them. He knew that he had found his family. He was not alone anymore. He was lucky. +Tim and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has many toys inside. Tim and Ben want the toys. + +"Look, Ben, toys!" Tim says. "Let's grab some and run away." + +"No, Tim, that is bad," Ben says. "The toys are not ours. They belong to someone else. We should not take them." + +But Tim does not listen. He runs to the truck and grabs a toy car. He laughs and runs back to Ben. + +"Come on, Ben, this is fun!" Tim says. "Grab a toy too!" + +But Ben shakes his head. He knows Tim is wrong. He does not want to be bad. He is loyal to his mom and dad. They taught him to be good and honest. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is the police. They see Tim with the toy car. They are angry. + +"Hey, you, stop!" the police say. "You are stealing! That is a crime! Give back the toy car now!" + +Tim is scared. He drops the toy car and cries. He wishes he listened to Ben. + +The police take Tim to his mom and dad. They are very sad and disappointed. They scold Tim and make him say sorry. They also make him do chores as a punishment. + +Ben goes to his mom and dad. They are very proud and happy. They hug Ben and praise him. They also give him a treat as a reward. + +Tim learns his lesson. He says sorry to Ben too. He promises to be good and honest from now on. He also promises to be loyal to his friends. + +Ben forgives Tim. He is glad Tim is his friend again. He shares his treat with Tim. They play with their own toys and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be good and honest. Do not steal. Be loyal to your friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a big tree with many shiny things on it. They wanted to touch them and see what they were. + +"Look, Ben, this one is red and round. It looks like a ball," Lily said, holding an ornament in her hand. + +"Can I see?" Ben asked, reaching for it. + +Lily gave him the ornament, but Ben did not just look at it. He put it in his mouth and tried to chew it. It was hard and dry and tasted bad. He made a face and spat it out. + +"Yuck! This is not a ball. This is not food. What is this?" Ben said, throwing the ornament on the floor. + +Lily gasped. She saw the ornament break into pieces. She heard a loud voice from the kitchen. + +"What was that noise? Who broke my ornament?" Mom said, coming into the living room. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt scared and sorry. They did not mean to break Mom's shiny thing. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not know. We thought it was a ball. Ben tried to chew it, but it was dry and bad," Lily said, trying to explain. + +Mom looked at the broken ornament, then at Lily and Ben. She saw their sad faces and hugged them. + +"It's okay, my loves. I know you did not know. But ornaments are not balls. They are not food. They are for looking, not for chewing. They are special things that make the tree pretty. Do you understand?" Mom said, gently. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They said sorry again. Mom smiled and kissed them. + +"Come on, let's clean up the mess and find another ornament. Maybe we can find one that looks like a star or a snowman. Would you like that?" Mom said, taking their hands. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked that. They followed Mom to the tree and looked for a new shiny thing. They did not chew it. They just looked at it and said how pretty it was. +Tim and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Tim found a big shell and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily, a big shell!" he said. + +But when he opened the shell, he saw something inside. It was a crab! The crab had claws and eyes and legs. It was not happy to be in the shell. It pinched Tim's finger and made him cry. "Ow, ow, ow!" Tim said. + +Lily ran to get Mom and Dad. They came and took the shell from Tim. They put the crab back in the water. They said the crab wanted to remain in the water, not in the shell. They said the crab was fine and Tim was fine too. They gave Tim a hug and a band-aid. + +Tim and Lily learned not to take shells with crabs inside. They played with other shells and sand castles. They had fun at the beach. They said sorry to the crab and goodbye to the water. They went home with Mom and Dad. They were happy. +Tom and Lily like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They want to make a road for their cars to drive on. They look for things to use for their road. + +They find some cardboard and scissors. They cut the cardboard into long strips. They tape the strips together to make a long road. They draw lines and signs on the road with markers. They make curves and bridges and tunnels. They are happy with their road. + +They put their cars on the road and start to drive them. They make sounds like vroom and beep and honk. They pretend to go to different places, like the park, the store, and the zoo. They talk to each other as they play. + +"Look, Lily, I am going to the park. Do you want to come with me?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom, I do. The park is fun. We can slide and swing and play with the ducks," Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let's go. Follow me on the road. Be careful, there is a bridge ahead. We have to slow down and wait for the green light," Tom says. + +They drive their cars on the road and have a lot of fun. They think their road is beautiful. They are proud of their road. They smile and laugh and enjoy their play. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play with his ball. He has a friend, Ben, who is a boy. Ben and Tom live in a big house with a big yard. + +One day, Tom and Ben are playing with the ball in the yard. Tom runs fast to catch the ball. He is very happy. But then he steps on a sharp rock. He yelps and falls down. His leg hurts a lot. He can't get up. + +Ben hears Tom and runs to him. He sees the rock and the blood on Tom's leg. He is very sad and scared. He wants to help Tom. He runs to the house and gets a towel and a phone. He wraps the towel around Tom's leg. He calls his mom and tells her what happened. + +Mom comes home fast. She sees Tom and Ben. She hugs Ben and says he is a good boy. She puts Tom in the car and takes him to the vet. The vet helps Tom. He gives him medicine and a bandage. He says Tom will be okay. + +Tom and Ben go back home. They rest on the couch. Mom gives them treats and kisses. They are very happy. They love each other. They are best friends. +Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to wash the dishes and dry them with a towel. She knows she has to be careful with the stove, because it is hot and can hurt her. + +One day, Sara sees a purple pot on the stove. She thinks it is pretty and wants to touch it. She does not see the steam coming out of the pot. She reaches for the handle, but her mom sees her and stops her. + +"No, Sara, don't touch the pot! It is very hot and it has soup inside. You will burn yourself and make a big mess!" her mom says. + +Sara feels scared and sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the purple pot. It is my favorite color." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Sara. I know you like purple. But you have to be careful with the stove. It is not a toy. Why don't you help me dry the plates instead?" + +Sara nods and smiles. She takes a towel and starts to dry the plates. She likes to help her mom and she likes to be safe. She thinks the purple pot is still pretty, but she will not touch it again. +Anna loves to design cards for her friends and family. She likes to draw pictures, cut shapes and glue stickers on the cards. She thinks they are very pretty and make people happy. + +Today is her mom's birthday and Anna wants to design a special card for her. She finds some paper, crayons, scissors and glue in her room. She starts to draw a big heart and write "I love you Mom" inside. She also cuts out some flowers and butterflies and glues them on the card. + +But Anna is impatient. She wants to give the card to her mom right away. She does not wait for the glue to dry. She runs to the kitchen where her mom is making a cake. She says "Mom, Mom, look what I made for you!" and hands her the card. + +But the card is still wet and sticky. The flowers and butterflies fall off and stick to mom's hands and apron. The crayon smears on the paper and the heart looks messy. Mom looks surprised and says "Oh, Anna, thank you for the card, but what happened?" + +Anna feels sad and says "I'm sorry, Mom, I wanted to make you a beautiful card, but I was too impatient. I did not wait for the glue to dry. I ruined it." + +Mom hugs Anna and says "Don't be sorry, Anna, I love your card. It is very creative and thoughtful. You did not ruin it. You made it unique and special. Just like you." She kisses Anna and says "Happy birthday to me. You are the best gift I ever had." +Tom and Lily were playing in the jungle. They liked to climb trees, swing on vines and look for animals. They saw a monkey, a parrot and a snake. They were having fun. + +But then Tom saw something shiny on the ground. He ran to pick it up. It was a ring. It was very pretty. Tom put it on his finger and smiled. + +"Look, Lily, I found a ring!" he said. + +Lily came to see. She liked the ring too. She wanted to wear it. + +"Can I have it, Tom?" she asked. + +"No, it's mine. I found it," Tom said. + +"Please, Tom, let me try it," Lily said. + +"No, go away," Tom said. + +He pushed Lily. Lily fell and hurt her knee. She started to cry. She was upset. + +Tom felt bad. He saw Lily's tears and blood. He remembered that Lily was his friend. He took off the ring and gave it to her. + +"Here, Lily, you can have it. I'm sorry I pushed you," he said. + +Lily stopped crying. She took the ring and put it on her finger. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," she said. + +She hugged Tom. Tom hugged her back. He was happy. + +They saw a big leaf nearby. They used it to wipe Lily's knee. They made up and went back to playing in the jungle. They were having fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build houses and towers and bridges with the blocks. They have fun. + +One day, they see a yellow cat outside the window. The cat is small and cute. It has green eyes and a pink nose. Lily and Tom want to play with the cat. + +"Hello, cat!" Lily says. "Do you want to come in and play with us?" + +The cat meows and jumps on the window sill. It looks at Lily and Tom and their blocks. It likes the blocks too. + +"Can we build something for the cat?" Tom asks. "Maybe a bed or a bowl or a toy?" + +"Good idea!" Lily says. "Let's build something nice for the cat." + +They use the blocks to build a bed for the cat. They make it soft and cozy with a pillow and a blanket. They also build a bowl for the cat. They fill it with water and some milk. They also build a toy for the cat. They make it with a string and a ball. + +"Look, cat!" Lily says. "We made these for you. Do you like them?" + +The cat purrs and jumps off the window sill. It goes to the bed and snuggles in it. It licks the water and the milk from the bowl. It plays with the toy and chases the ball. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom!" the cat says. "You are very kind and clever. I like you and your blocks. Can I stay with you and play some more?" + +"Yes, of course!" Lily and Tom say. "You are our new friend. We are happy to have you." + +They hug the cat and the cat hugs them back. They play with the blocks and the cat all day. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. They saw many colorful things inside. They saw red apples, yellow cheese, green grapes, and purple jam. + +"Can we have some cheese and jam?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, let's make a sandwich!" Ben said. + +They took out the cheese and the jam and put them on a plate. They also took out some bread and a knife. They were about to make their sandwich when they heard Mom's voice. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asked. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. "You are not supposed to use the knife by yourselves. And you are not supposed to leave the refrigerator open. The food will get bad. And you are not supposed to eat before dinner. You will spoil your appetite." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not know they were doing something wrong. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily said. + +"We are hungry, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She was not really angry. She was just worried. She loved her children very much. + +"I know you are hungry, but you have to wait for dinner. It will be ready soon. And you have to ask me before you use the knife or take something from the refrigerator. It is not safe or good for you. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They wanted to be good and safe. + +"OK, Mom," Lily said. + +"OK, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. She put the cheese and the jam back in the refrigerator. She closed the door. She gave them each an apple to eat. + +"Here, you can have these for now. They are healthy and colorful. And they are yummy too. But don't eat too much. Dinner will be ready soon. And it will be even yummier. I promise," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They thanked Mom and ate their apples. They were happy. They loved Mom very much. And they loved cheese and jam too. But they would wait for dinner. And they would not leave the refrigerator open again. +Ben and Mia were playing with paper. They liked to fold the paper and make different shapes. Ben made a hat, Mia made a boat, and they had fun pretending with them. + +Then, Ben saw a book with a picture of a bird. He wanted to fold a paper bird with a wing. He asked Mia to help him, but Mia said no. She wanted to keep her boat. Ben got angry and grabbed her boat. Mia got angry and grabbed his hat. They started to fight and tear each other's paper. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the paper pieces on the floor and the children crying. She was not happy. She asked them why they were fighting. Ben and Mia told her what happened. She shook her head and said, "You should not fight over paper. Paper is not important. What is important is to share and be kind to each other. Fighting only makes you sad and hurts your feelings. Do you want to be sad and hurt?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "No, we don't want to be sad and hurt. We want to be happy and friends." They hugged and said sorry to each other. Their mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's clean up the mess and make something new with the paper. How about we make some paper birds with wings? I can show you how to fold them. They are very pretty and peaceful. They can fly in the air and sing." + +Ben and Mia liked the idea. They helped their mom pick up the paper and followed her instructions. They folded the paper and made some paper birds with wings. They decorated them with crayons and stickers. They were very proud of their paper birds. They played with them and made them fly in the air and sing. They were very happy and peaceful. They learned that sharing and being kind is better than fighting and being angry. +Sara and Tom were very excite to go to the market with Mom. They liked to see all the different things people sold there. They saw flowers, bread, cheese, toys, and many more. + +"Look, Mom, melons!" Sara said, pointing to a big pile of green and yellow fruits. "Can we buy one, please?" + +"Sure, sweetie, let's pick a nice one," Mom said, smiling. She lifted Sara up so she could touch the melons and feel how heavy and smooth they were. Tom also wanted to help, so he climbed on a crate and reached for a melon. + +"Ouch!" he cried, dropping the melon. It rolled away and hit a basket of eggs, making them crack and spill. The lady who sold the eggs was very angry and shouted at Tom. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Tom said, scared and sad. He ran to Mom and hugged her leg. Sara also felt sorry for her brother and the lady. + +"Mom, can we give the lady some money to make her happy?" she asked. + +"That's very kind of you, Sara, but we don't have enough money for that," Mom said. "But maybe we can do something else. Let's see if we can find the melon that Tom dropped and buy it. Maybe it's still good." + +They looked around and saw the melon near a stall that sold honey. It had a small dent, but it looked ripe and juicy. Mom asked the man who sold honey if she could buy the melon, and he said yes. He also gave them a jar of honey as a gift, because he saw what happened and felt sorry for them. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very nice," Mom said, taking the melon and the honey. She gave the melon to Tom and the honey to Sara. "Now let's go back to the lady and apologize, and give her some honey. Maybe she will forgive us and smile." + +They walked back to the lady and said they were sorry for breaking her eggs. They offered her the honey and asked if she liked it. The lady looked surprised and touched. She took the honey and thanked them. She said she liked honey very much, and it was very sweet of them to share it. She smiled and gave them each a hug. + +Sara and Tom felt happy and proud. They had made a mistake, but they had also made a friend. They hugged Mom and thanked her for taking them to the market. They couldn't wait to get home and eat the melon. It was the perfect end to a perfect day. +Anna and Ben went to the sea with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were very happy. + +One day, they saw something big and gray in the water. It had a long nose and a big tail. It jumped out of the water and made a loud sound. "What is that?" Anna asked. "That is a dolphin," mom said. "It is a friendly animal that lives in the sea." + +Anna and Ben wanted to see the dolphin closer. They put on their goggles and swam to the water. The dolphin saw them and came near them. It seemed to smile and say hello. Anna and Ben smiled back and touched its nose and tail. The dolphin liked them and played with them. It pushed them with its nose and made them go fast. It spun around and made them laugh. It was very fun. + +Mom and dad watched them from the shore. They were proud of Anna and Ben. They were brave and kind. They made a new friend. The dolphin was happy too. It waved goodbye and jumped away. Anna and Ben waved back and thanked the dolphin. They hoped to see it again. They loved the sea and the dolphin. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their dinosaur toys. They had big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, with sharp teeth and long tails. They made them roar and fight and run in the garden. + +One day, it was very cold and windy. Tom and Mia put on their coats and hats and went outside. They brought their favorite dinosaurs with them. Tom had a T-rex and Mia had a triceratops. They pretended they were in a jungle and the dinosaurs were hungry. + +"Look out, Mia!" Tom shouted. "My T-rex is going to eat your triceratops!" + +"No, he won't!" Mia said. "My triceratops is stronger and has horns!" + +They made their dinosaurs clash and bite and push. They had fun, but they did not notice the dark clouds in the sky. + +Soon, it started to rain. Big drops of water fell on Tom and Mia and their dinosaurs. They got wet and cold. They shivered and cried. + +"Let's go inside, Tom!" Mia said. "We need to dry our dinosaurs and ourselves!" + +But it was too late. The rain turned into hail. Hard balls of ice hit Tom and Mia and their dinosaurs. They hurt and broke. Tom and Mia screamed and ran to the house. But they dropped their dinosaurs on the way. They left them on the ground, alone and broken. + +The hail stopped. The sun came out. But Tom and Mia's dinosaurs were gone. A big dog came and found them. He thought they were bones. He picked them up and chewed them. He made them into pieces. He swallowed them. + +Tom and Mia looked out the window. They saw the dog and their dinosaurs. They were very sad. They had no more dinosaurs to play with. They had lost their friends. They were poor. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and race each other on the floor. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is big and shiny and has a button on the roof. Anna and Ben wonder what the button does. + +"Can I try it?" Anna asks. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. + +Anna picks up the car and presses the button. Suddenly, the car makes a loud noise and releases a jet of water. The water splashes on Anna, Ben, and the toy box. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben says. + +"No, that's wet!" Anna says. + +They both laugh and wipe their faces. Then they hear their mom coming. + +"Uh-oh, we made a mess," Ben says. + +"Quick, hide the car!" Anna says. + +They put the car under a pillow and pretend to play with other toys. Their mom enters the room and sees the water on the floor. + +"What happened here?" she asks. + +Anna and Ben look at each other and smile. + +"We don't know, mom," they say. + +Their mom shakes her head and smiles too. + +"You two are very clever, but not very wise," she says. + +She helps them clean up the water and gives them a hug. + +"Next time, be more careful with your toys, OK?" she says. + +"OK, mom," they say. + +They hug her back and say sorry. Then they wait for her to leave and sneak the car out again. + +"Let's try it again!" Ben says. + +"OK, but not here," Anna says. + +They run to the bathroom and close the door. They press the button and release the water again. They giggle and have fun. They are happy drivers. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was empty and had many colors on it. + +"Let's pretend this is a palace!" Anna said. "We can be a king and a queen!" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked Anna's idea. They moved the box to the backyard and decorated it with flowers and stickers. They made crowns from paper and put them on their heads. + +They climbed inside the box and pretended to have a tea party. They used cups and plates from their toy set and filled them with water and cookies. They talked and laughed and had fun. + +"Hello, your majesties!" a voice said. It was Anna's mom. She came to see what they were doing. She saw the box and the crowns and the tea set. She was cheerful and proud of their imagination. + +"Wow, what a beautiful palace you have!" she said. "Can I join you?" + +Anna and Ben urged her to come in. They made room for her in the box and gave her a cup and a plate. They shared their cookies and water and told her stories about their palace. + +Anna's mom listened and smiled. She was happy to see them play so nicely. She thanked them for inviting her and gave them a hug. She said she had to go back to the house, but they could keep playing. + +Anna and Ben waved goodbye and continued their tea party. They felt lucky to have each other and their palace. They were very happy. +Tom was a gifted boy. He could draw, sing and play with many toys. He liked to learn new things and make his parents happy. But sometimes he felt tired and bored. He did not want to do anything. + +One day, he came home from school and threw his bag on the floor. He did not say hello to his mom or dad. He went to his room and lay on his bed. He looked at the ceiling and sighed. + +"Tom, what's wrong?" his mom asked. She came to his room and sat on his bed. She stroked his hair and smiled. + +"I don't know, mom. I just don't feel like doing anything. I'm tired of school and homework and chores. I want to have fun," Tom said. + +"I understand, Tom. Sometimes we all need to rest and relax. It's okay to take a break and do nothing for a while. You work hard and you deserve it. But you also need to remember that there are many things that make life fun and exciting. Like your friends, your hobbies, your family and your dreams. You have so many gifts, Tom. You should be proud of yourself and enjoy them," his mom said. + +"Thanks, mom. You're right. I do have many gifts. And you're one of them. I love you, mom," Tom said. + +"I love you too, Tom. Now, why don't you rest for a bit and then we can do something fun together. Maybe we can draw, sing or play with your toys. Or we can go outside and see the birds and the flowers. Or we can read a story or watch a movie. What do you think?" his mom asked. + +"That sounds good, mom. I think I would like that. But first, can I have a hug?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, Tom. You can have a hug anytime," his mom said. + +They hugged and smiled. Tom felt better. He closed his eyes and rested. He knew he had a gifted life. +Lena and Sam are friends. They like to play with balls. They have a big blue ball and a small red ball. They take turns to kick the balls and see who can kick them farther. + +"Look, I can kick the blue ball very far!" Lena says. She kicks the blue ball with her foot. The ball flies over the fence and into the street. + +"Oh no, Lena, you lost the blue ball!" Sam says. He runs to the fence and looks for the ball. He sees a car coming fast. He is scared. + +"Sam, come back, it is not safe!" Lena says. She runs after Sam and grabs his hand. They move away from the fence. + +The car stops near the blue ball. A man gets out of the car. He picks up the blue ball and looks around. He sees Lena and Sam. + +"Is this your ball, kids?" the man asks. He smiles and walks towards them. + +"Yes, sir, it is our ball. Thank you for finding it!" Lena says. She takes the ball from the man. + +"You're welcome. You have a nice ball. And you have a loyal friend. He was ready to help you when you lost the ball." the man says. He pats Sam on the head. + +"Thank you, sir. He is my best friend. We always play together." Sam says. He hugs Lena. + +The man gets back in his car and drives away. Lena and Sam wave goodbye. + +They go back to their yard and play with the balls. They do not care who can kick them farther. They are happy to have each other. They both win. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. They make noises like vroom, beep, and screech. They have fun with their cars. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big bottle in the kitchen. It is red and shiny. It has a picture of a grape on it. Lily and Ben think it is juice. They want to drink it. They open the bottle and pour some in their cups. + +But the juice is not juice. It is wine. It smells bad and tastes sour. Lily and Ben spit it out. They do not like it. They feel sick. They cry. + +Mom hears them crying. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the bottle and the cups. She is angry and scared. She asks Lily and Ben what they did. They tell her they drank the juice. Mom tells them it is not juice. It is wine. It is for grown-ups. It can make them sick. She hugs them and says sorry. She takes them to the doctor. + +The doctor checks Lily and Ben. He says they are okay. They did not drink too much. The wine is harmless. But they should not drink it again. He gives them some water and a candy. He tells them to be careful. He tells Mom to keep the wine away from them. + +Lily and Ben say sorry to Mom. They say they will not drink the wine again. They say they will only drink juice or water or milk. Mom says she loves them. She says she will only drink wine when they are asleep. She says she will play with them and their cars. They smile and hug her. They go home and play with their cars. They are happy. +Tom and Sue like to race. They race in the park, they race in the school, they race everywhere. They are very fast and very happy. + +One day, they race in the mall. They run past the shops, the people, the toys. They laugh and shout, "I am faster than you!" + +But they do not see the exit sign. They do not see the big door. They do not see the busy street. They only see each other. + +They run to the exit. They push the door. They go outside. They do not stop. + +A big car comes. It honks. It brakes. It is too late. + +Tom and Sue are hit. They fall. They bleed. They cry. + +The car driver is scared. He calls for help. He says, "I am sorry, I am sorry!" + +But Tom and Sue do not hear him. They do not race anymore. They are not happy anymore. They are gone. +Sam and Lily were two little mice who lived in a big house. They liked to explore the house and find food and toys. One day, they found a big chimney in the living room. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go in and see," said Sam. "Maybe we can find some cheese or nuts." + +"No, Sam, it's too dark and scary," said Lily. "We don't know what's in there. Maybe a cat or a snake or a fire. We should stay away and be safe." + +But Sam did not listen to Lily. He was curious and brave. He climbed up the chimney and disappeared. Lily waited for him, but he did not come back. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a man who came to the living room. He had a big bag and a big hat. He put some wood in the fireplace and lit a match. He was going to make a fire. + +Lily was terrified. She ran to the chimney and called for Sam. "Sam, Sam, where are you? There's a fire! You have to come out!" + +But Sam did not hear her. He was too far up the chimney. He smelled the smoke and felt the heat. He tried to climb down, but it was too late. The fire was too big and too fast. He could not escape. He burned and died. + +The man did not know about the mice. He was happy and warm. He sang a song and ate a cookie. He did not see Lily, who ran away and hid under the sofa. She was sad and alone. She wished she had listened to Sam. She wished Sam had listened to her. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go into places you do not know. They might be dangerous. Listen to your friends who care about you. They might save your life. +Ben and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see the big city. They packed their bags and got in the car. It was a long drive, but they played games and sang songs to pass the time. + +They arrived at the hotel in the evening. It was a tall building with many lights. They checked in and went to their room. It had two beds, a TV, and a window. Ben and Lily looked out the window and saw many cars and people on the street. They wondered what they would do tomorrow. + +The next day, they went to the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and penguins. They learned their names and sounds. They also saw a man who was ignorant. He threw a banana peel at a gorilla and laughed. The gorilla got angry and threw it back at him. He got hit in the face and fell down. Ben and Lily thought he was silly and rude. They told Mom and Dad what they saw. Mom and Dad said he should not do that and he should respect the animals. + +Ben and Lily had a lot of fun on their trip. They saw many new things and learned many new words. They also learned to be kind and not ignorant. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them on the trip. They said they loved them very much. They went back to the hotel and slept well. They dreamed of the big city and the zoo. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They collect sticks and stones and leaves. They make a big pile. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog has brown fur and a long tail. The dog runs to their pile and starts to dig. He throws sticks and stones and leaves everywhere. + +"Hey, stop!" Tim says. "That is our pile!" + +The dog barks and digs more. He does not listen. He makes a big mess. + +Sam is scared. He runs away. Tim is angry. He picks up a hard stone and throws it at the dog. The stone hits the dog on the head. + +The dog yelps and runs away. He has a bump on his head. He is sad. + +Tim feels bad. He hurt the dog. He did not mean to. He looks for Sam. + +"Sam, where are you?" Tim says. "I am sorry. I was mad." + +Sam comes out from behind a tree. He is still scared. He sees the dog is gone. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Sam says. "The dog was mean." + +Tim nods. He is okay. He hugs Sam. They are friends. + +They go to their pile. They fix it. They collect more sticks and stones and leaves. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make different shapes with the blocks. They make a house, a car, a tower, and a bridge. They have fun with the blocks. + +But sometimes the blocks fall down. The tower is too tall and it falls. The bridge is too long and it falls. Anna and Ben are sad when the blocks fall. They want to make the shapes stay. + +Then they have an idea. They use more blocks to support the shapes. They put blocks under the tower and the bridge. They put blocks around the house and the car. They make the shapes strong and safe. + +Now the blocks do not fall. The shapes stay. Anna and Ben are happy. They play with the blocks. They make new shapes with the blocks. They support the shapes with more blocks. They have fun with the blocks. +Sara and Tom are twins. They share a room and a bed. They also share a big drawer where they keep their toys. Sara likes to play with dolls and Tom likes to play with cars. + +One day, Sara wants to play with her dolls, but she cannot find them in the drawer. She sees Tom playing with his cars on the floor. She asks him, "Tom, where are my dolls?" + +Tom says, "I don't know. Maybe they are in the drawer." + +Sara says, "No, they are not. I looked in the drawer. Did you move them?" + +Tom says, "No, I did not. Maybe you moved them." + +Sara says, "No, I did not. You moved them. You are a bad brother. Give me back my dolls." + +Tom says, "No, I did not. You are a bad sister. Leave me alone." + +Sara and Tom start to fight. They pull each other's hair and kick each other's legs. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees Sara and Tom fighting. She is angry. She says, "Stop it, both of you. Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Tom say, "He moved my dolls." "She moved my cars." + +Mom says, "No, nobody moved your toys. They are still in the drawer. But the drawer is broken. It has a hole in the back. Your toys fell out of the hole and under the bed. This is a cheap drawer. We need to buy a new one." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom." "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sara." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you need to share your toys and play nicely. Now, help me pick up your toys and put them back in the drawer. And be careful not to make the hole bigger." + +Sara and Tom say, "Okay, Mom. We will help you. We will share our toys and play nicely." + +Mom smiles. She hugs Sara and Tom. She says, "I love you, Sara. I love you, Tom." + +Sara and Tom say, "We love you, Mom." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see the sky. + +They held hands and started to walk up the hill. But the hill was steep and slippery. Ben stumbled and fell down. He hurt his knee and cried. Lily tried to help him, but she also stumbled and dropped her sunglasses. They rolled down the hill and landed in a puddle. + +"Oh no, my sunglasses!" Lily said. "They are wet and dirty. I can't see without them." + +"Don't worry, Lily. I have a band-aid for your knee. And I can help you find your sunglasses." Ben said. He was a helpful brother. He put the band-aid on Lily's knee and hugged her. + +They looked around and saw a dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. It had something in its mouth. It was Lily's sunglasses! The dog brought them to Lily and licked her face. + +"Thank you, doggy. You are very nice." Lily said. She put on her sunglasses and smiled. Ben smiled too. + +They thanked the dog and went back to the park. They decided to play on the slide and the swing. They had fun and forgot about the hill. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and books in their room, but they always wanted more. They would complain to their mom and dad every day, asking for new things. + +One day, their mom and dad took them to a place where there were many children who had no toys and no books. They lived in a small house with many people and had to share everything. Tom and Lily saw how happy and kind the children were, even though they had so little. + +"Hello, what are your names?" a boy asked them. + +"I'm Tom and this is Lily. We are twins," Tom said. + +"I'm Sam and this is Ana. We are friends," the boy said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed Sam and Ana to a corner where they had some old blocks and dolls. They started to build and pretend with them, and soon they were having fun. + +"Wow, you are very intelligent. You can make many things with the blocks," Sam said to Tom. + +"Thank you. You are very intelligent too. You can tell many stories with the dolls," Tom said to Sam. + +"And you are very pretty. You have a nice dress and a nice bow," Ana said to Lily. + +"Thank you. You are very pretty too. You have a nice smile and a nice hair," Lily said to Ana. + +Tom and Lily forgot about their toys and books at home. They realized that they had everything they needed: their mom and dad, their twin, and their new friends. They learned that complaining is not good, and that being happy and grateful is better. They thanked Sam and Ana for playing with them, and hugged their mom and dad. They went home with a big smile on their faces. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play games. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car around the room, making loud noises and having fun. + +One day, Sam wanted to play with the car, but Ben said no. He said it was his turn and he would not share. Sam was angry and sad. He wanted to have the car too. He thought of a plan to get the car from Ben. + +He went to their mom and said, "Mom, Ben hit me and took the car. He is mean and bad. Can you make him give me the car?" Sam lied to his mom. He hoped she would believe him and help him. + +Mom looked at Sam and Ben. She saw that Sam had no marks on his face and that Ben was playing quietly with the car. She knew that Sam was lying. She was not happy with Sam. She said, "Sam, lying is wrong. You should not lie to me or to Ben. You should be thoughtful and kind. You have to say sorry to Ben and wait for your turn. And you have to go to your room for a while. No more games for you today." + +Sam felt ashamed and sorry. He said sorry to Ben and to his mom. He went to his room and cried. He lost the car and his mom's trust. He had no victory. He had only a bad ending. He wished he had not lied. He learned a lesson. Lying is not a good way to get what you want. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. Lily had a beautiful doll with a pink dress and long hair. Ben had a big truck with four wheels and a loud horn. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +But one day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Tom and he had a bigger truck than Ben. It was red and shiny and had a siren and a ladder. Tom saw Ben's truck and wanted to play with it. He walked over to Ben and said, "Give me your truck. My truck is better than yours." + +Ben was scared of Tom and did not want to give him his truck. He liked his truck very much and did not want to lose it. He said, "No, this is my truck. You can't have it. Go away." + +Tom did not listen to Ben. He grabbed Ben's truck and tried to pull it away from him. Ben held on to his truck and cried for help. Lily heard Ben's cry and ran over to him. She saw Tom and Ben fighting over the truck and felt angry. She wanted to help her friend and stop Tom from being mean. + +She had an idea. She took her doll and held it in front of Tom. She said, "Look, Tom, this is my doll. She is very beautiful and soft. Do you want to play with her?" + +Tom looked at Lily's doll and felt a strong urge to have it. He liked beautiful things and wanted to touch the doll's hair and dress. He let go of Ben's truck and reached for Lily's doll. He said, "Yes, I want your doll. Give me your doll. She is better than your truck." + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, Tom, you can have my doll. But you have to give Ben his truck back. And you have to be nice to us. Can you do that?" + +Tom nodded and gave Ben his truck back. He took Lily's doll and hugged it. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. Can we be friends?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They said, "Yes, Tom, we can be friends. But you have to share your toys with us too. Can you do that?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I can share my toys with you. I have a big truck with a siren and a ladder. Do you want to play with it?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Yes, we want to play with your truck. It looks very fun. Come on, let's go." + +The three children ran to the truck and started to play. They took turns to drive the truck, to sound the horn, to climb the ladder and to rescue the doll. They had a lot of fun and forgot their fight. They learned to share and to be kind to each other. They became good friends and played in the park every day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "You are friendly. Can I hug you?" + +The dog licks Lily's face. He likes hugs. Ben is scared. He hides behind a tree. + +"Ben, don't be scared," Lily says. "The dog is nice. He won't hurt you. Come and hug him too." + +Ben comes out from the tree. He sees that the dog is friendly. He hugs the dog too. The dog is happy. He barks and jumps. + +"Good dog," Ben says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog nods. He wants to play. Lily and Ben throw a ball for the dog. The dog catches the ball and brings it back. They have fun. + +The dog's owner comes to the park. He is looking for his dog. He sees Lily and Ben playing with his dog. + +"Spot, there you are!" he says. "I was worried. You ran away from home." + +He sees that Lily and Ben are nice to his dog. He smiles. + +"Thank you for taking care of my dog," he says. "He likes you. Do you want some beef? I have some in my bag. Spot loves beef." + +Lily and Ben say yes. They like beef too. The dog's owner gives them some beef. They share it with the dog. They eat and talk. They are all friends. +Lila loved her bicycle. It was red and shiny and had a bell. She liked to ride it around the park with her friends. Sometimes they would race, and sometimes they would play games. + +One day, Lila saw a new boy in the park. He had a bicycle too, but it was very different. It was big and brown and had no bell. It looked ancient, like something from a museum. Lila was curious. She wanted to see the boy's bicycle up close. + +She rode over to him and said hello. The boy smiled and said his name was Ben. He said his bicycle was a gift from his grandpa, who had found it in his garage. He said it was very old, but very special. + +Lila asked if she could try it. Ben said yes, but warned her that it was hard to ride. He said it had no brakes, and you had to pedal backwards to stop. Lila was not afraid. She liked a challenge. + +She climbed on the ancient bicycle and started to pedal. It was wobbly and heavy, but she managed to balance. She felt a breeze in her hair and a thrill in her chest. She rang the bell, but it made no sound. She laughed and pedaled faster. + +Ben watched her and clapped. He was happy that she liked his bicycle. He asked if she wanted to join him and his friends. They were going to explore the woods and look for treasures. Lila said yes. She liked Ben and his bicycle. She liked adventures. + +She returned the ancient bicycle to Ben and got on her own. They rode together to the woods, followed by their friends. They had a lot of fun that day. They found a bird's nest, a shiny rock, and a secret cave. They became good friends and promised to meet again. Lila was glad she had joined Ben and his bicycle. She had learned something new and made a new friend. She was happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a green dress that she wore every day. She liked the color green because it was the same as the grass and the trees. + +One day, Lily was playing with her dolls in the garden. She pretended that they were having a tea party. She gave them cups and plates and cookies. She talked to them and made them talk back. + +"Hello, Miss Daisy," she said to one of her dolls. "You look very pretty today. I like your pink hat." + +"Thank you, Miss Lily," the doll said in a high voice. "You look very pretty too. I like your green dress. It fits you well." + +Lily smiled and hugged the doll. She liked to hear nice things. She looked at her green dress and felt happy. She liked how it was soft and flowy. She liked how it wrapped around her waist and made her feel like a princess. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her dog, Rex. He was big and brown and furry. He liked to run and jump and bark. He saw Lily and her dolls and wanted to play too. + +He ran towards them and knocked over the tea table. He grabbed one of the dolls in his mouth and shook it. He made a mess of the cups and plates and cookies. + +Lily was scared and angry. She screamed and cried. She tried to get her doll back from Rex. She pulled and pulled, but Rex was stronger. He ran away with the doll. + +"Rex, no!" Lily shouted. "Give me back my doll! You are a bad dog!" + +She ran after Rex, but he was faster. He went to the other side of the garden and hid under a bush. He still had the doll in his mouth. + +Lily felt very sad. She loved her doll. She didn't want Rex to ruin it. She didn't know what to do. + +She remembered what her mommy had told her. She said that when she was sad or scared or angry, she could pray to God. She said that God loved her and listened to her. She said that God could help her and make her feel better. + +Lily decided to try it. She knelt down on the grass and closed her eyes. She folded her hands and spoke to God. + +"Dear God," she said. "Please help me. Rex took my doll and ran away. He is a bad dog. He might break my doll. I love my doll. Please make Rex give it back. Please make him be a good dog. Please make me happy again. Thank you, God. Amen." + +She opened her eyes and looked around. She hoped that God had heard her. She hoped that he would answer her. + +She saw Rex coming out of the bush. He still had the doll in his mouth. But he looked different. He looked sorry. He walked slowly towards Lily and wagged his tail. He dropped the doll at her feet and licked her hand. + +Lily was surprised and happy. She picked up her doll and hugged it. She checked it for damage. It was a bit dirty and wet, but it was not broken. She smiled and thanked God. + +She looked at Rex and saw that he was sad. He wanted to play with her. He wanted to be her friend. + +Lily felt sorry for Rex. She knew that he didn't mean to be bad. He was just a dog. He didn't know better. + +She decided to forgive him. She petted his head and said, "It's okay, Rex. I'm not mad at you. You are a good dog. You can play with me and my dolls. But you have to be gentle and careful. Do you understand?" + +Rex barked and nodded. He understood. He was happy. He licked Lily's face and wagged his tail. + +Lily laughed and wiped her face. She felt happy too. She thanked God again. + +She put her doll in her green dress and invited Rex to join her tea party. She gave him a cookie and a plate. She talked to him and made him talk back. + +"Hello, Mr. Rex," she said to him. "You look very handsome today. I like your brown fur." + +"Thank you, Miss Lily," he said in a low voice. "You look very lovely too. I like your green dress. It suits you well." + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She liked to hear nice things. She looked at her green dress and felt happy. She liked how it was soft and flowy. She liked how it wrapped around her waist and made her feel like a princess. + +She liked how God had answered her prayer. She liked how Rex had become her friend. She liked how they were having a tea party. + +She liked the color green. It was the same as the +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some flour and sugar and eggs that they found in the cabinet. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding up a messy bowl. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said, smiling. He took a big spoonful and put it in his mouth. But it did not taste good. It was very bitter and sticky. He spat it out and made a face. "Blech! This is not a cake! This is yucky!" + +Lily was sad. She thought her cake was good. She started to cry. "Don't be mean, Tom! I worked hard on my cake! You are a bad brother!" + +Tom felt sorry. He did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. Your cake is very nice. You are a good sister." + +They heard a loud noise. It was their grandma, who was elderly and lived with them. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was angry. She shouted, "What are you doing, children? You made a big mess! You wasted the food! You are in trouble!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran to their room and hid under the bed. They hoped grandma would calm down soon. They decided to play something else next time. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car can make sounds and move by itself. Anna and Ben pretend they are drivers and go on adventures. + +One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a small black box with a button and a hole. They do not know what it is, but they are eager to try it. They push the button and talk into the hole. + +"Hello, hello, this is Anna and Ben. We are drivers of the big red car. We are going to the park. Beep beep!" + +They let go of the button and wait. The box makes a noise and then repeats what they said. + +"Hello, hello, this is Anna and Ben. We are drivers of the big red car. We are going to the park. Beep beep!" + +Anna and Ben are amazed. They laugh and clap their hands. They think the box is a magic toy that can record their voices. They take turns to record more messages and listen to them. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Anna says, running to show her the box. "We have a magic toy that can talk!" + +Mommy smiles and hugs Anna. She looks at the box and sees a label. It says "Old tape recorder. Do not throw away." + +Mommy explains to Anna and Ben that the box is not a magic toy, but a record machine. It can record sounds on a tape and play them back. She tells them that the box was her toy when she was a little girl. She used to record songs and stories with it. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They ask Mommy to play some of her tapes for them. Mommy agrees and takes out a tape from a drawer. She puts it in the box and pushes the button. The box plays a song that Mommy sang when she was three years old. + +Anna and Ben listen and smile. They think Mommy's voice is sweet and funny. They ask Mommy to sing with them. Mommy nods and takes out another tape. She records a new song with Anna and Ben. They sing and laugh together. + +They are happy that they found the record machine. They decide to keep it and not put it in the bin. They want to make more tapes and memories with it. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys in a big trunk in their room. Every day, their mom told them to complete their tasks before they could play. Their tasks were to make their beds, eat their breakfast, and brush their teeth. + +One day, Ben and Lily were in a hurry to play. They did not want to complete their tasks. They skipped their beds, ate only half of their breakfast, and did not brush their teeth. They ran to their room and opened the trunk. But they were surprised to see that the trunk was empty. There were no toys inside. + +"Where are our toys?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. + +They heard their mom's voice from downstairs. "Ben and Lily, did you complete your tasks?" + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed. They knew they had been naughty. They went downstairs and told their mom the truth. They said they were sorry and asked for their toys. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. I took your toys and hid them in the closet. I wanted to teach you a lesson. You have to complete your tasks before you can play. That is the rule. If you are obedient, you will be happy and have fun. If you are disobedient, you will be sad and have trouble. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said they understood and promised to be obedient. Their mom smiled and gave them their toys. They thanked her and went to their room. They completed their tasks and then played with their toys. They were happy and had fun. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily wanted to play soccer with their friends. They had a ball and a big field. They made two teams. Tom was the captain of one team and Lily was the captain of the other team. + +But then Ben came. Ben was older and bigger than them. He took the ball and said, "I want to play too. I will be on Tom's team. Lily's team is too weak." + +Tom and Lily did not like that. They said, "No, Ben. You cannot play with us. You are not fair. You always take the ball and kick it too hard. You make the game not fun." + +Ben got angry. He said, "Fine. Then I will not allow you to play at all. This is my ball and my field. Go away or I will push you." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to fight with Ben. They wanted to play soccer with their friends. They looked at each other and had an idea. They said, "OK, Ben. You can play with us. But you have to follow our rules. You have to share the ball and be nice. And you have to wear this funny hat." + +They showed Ben a hat that looked like a chicken. It had feathers and a beak. Ben did not want to wear the hat. He said, "No, that is silly. I will not wear that hat. You are trying to make fun of me." + +Tom and Lily said, "No, we are not. We think the hat is funny and cool. We all wear funny hats when we play soccer. It makes the game more fun. Look, we have hats too." + +They put on their own hats. Tom had a hat that looked like a frog. It had eyes and a tongue. Lily had a hat that looked like a flower. It had petals and a stem. Their friends also had funny hats. They had hats that looked like a cow, a star, a fish, and a sun. + +Ben looked at them. He saw that they were smiling and laughing. He felt lonely and left out. He wanted to play soccer with them. He wanted to have fun too. He said, "OK, fine. I will wear the hat. But only if you let me be on Tom's team." + +Tom and Lily said, "OK, Ben. You can be on Tom's team. But you have to be nice and share the ball. And you have to say sorry for being mean." + +Ben said, "OK, OK. I am sorry. Can we play now?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, we can. Let's play soccer!" + +They gave Ben the chicken hat. He put it on his head. He felt silly, but he also felt happy. He joined Tom's team. They kicked the ball and ran and scored. They had fun. They played soccer with their friends. +Lily and Ben like to play in the woods. They find a big cabin with a door and windows. They go inside and see a lot of things. They see a bed, a table, a chair, a lamp, and a closet. They also see a big blanket on the bed. + +Lily and Ben want to make a fort with the blanket. They take the blanket off the bed and drag it to the floor. They look for something to hold the blanket up. They see some books on the table. They take some books and put them under the blanket. They make a tent with the blanket and the books. + +Lily and Ben crawl inside the tent. They have fun in their fort. They pretend they are camping in the woods. They tell stories and sing songs. They are happy and cozy. + +But then they hear a noise. It is the owner of the cabin. He comes inside and sees the mess. He is angry and shouts at Lily and Ben. He tells them to get out of his cabin and leave his things alone. + +Lily and Ben are scared and sorry. They crawl out of the tent and run to the door. They forget to fold the blanket and put the books back. They just want to go home. They run through the woods and find their mom. They hug her and tell her what happened. She is not happy, but she is glad they are safe. She tells them to say sorry to the owner of the cabin and to be more careful next time. Lily and Ben nod and say yes. They learn their lesson. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He zips down fast. He laughs. + +"Wait for me!" Mia says. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the steps. She sees a loop on the slide. She thinks it looks fun. She sits on the slide. She zips down fast. She goes through the loop. She screams. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Mia says. She gets off the slide. She looks at Tom. Tom looks at her. He sees something on her head. He points. + +"Mia, look! Your hair is in a loop!" Tom says. He giggles. + +Mia feels her hair. She feels a loop. She looks at the slide. She sees how the loop made her hair loop. She giggles too. + +"That's funny!" Mia says. She tries to undo the loop. She can't. She needs help. + +"Be careful!" Tom says. He helps Mia. He untangles her hair. He makes it straight. He smiles. + +"There, all done!" Tom says. He gives Mia a hug. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Mia says. She gives Tom a hug. They are happy. + +They look at the slide. They look at each other. They grin. + +"Let's go again!" They say. They run to the slide. They climb up the steps. They sit on the slide. They zip down fast. They have fun. +Anna and Ben liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells. They liked to splash in the water and soak their feet. They liked to listen to the waves and feel the sun. They felt peaceful and happy. + +One day, they saw a big shell on the shore. It was shiny and pretty. They ran to get it. They wanted to keep it and show it to their mom. They did not see the crab inside the shell. The crab was angry and scared. It did not like to be picked up and moved. + +When Anna and Ben reached the shell, the crab came out and pinched them. It pinched Anna's finger and Ben's toe. It hurt a lot. They screamed and dropped the shell. They cried and ran back to their mom. They had red marks on their skin. They felt sad and sore. + +The crab crawled back into the shell. It was glad to be free and safe. It did not like to be bothered. It felt peaceful and happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but they have one favorite toy. It is a big picture frame with many colors and shapes. They can move the shapes and make different pictures. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to play with the frame at the same time. Anna says, "I want to make a flower with the red and yellow shapes." Ben says, "No, I want to make a car with the blue and green shapes." They both pull the frame and try to take it from each other. They are not happy. They frown and shout. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the frame. She says, "Anna and Ben, why are you fighting? You have many toys to share. Fighting is not nice. It makes you and me sad. Can you play together and be kind?" + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." They hug each other and Mom. They let go of the frame and put it on the floor. They say, "Let's make a picture together. We can use all the colors and shapes. It will be fun and pretty." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's a good idea. I'm proud of you. You are good twins. You can play with the frame as long as you want. I will make some cookies for you. You can have them when you are done." She leaves them and goes to the kitchen. + +Anna and Ben sit on the floor and play with the frame. They take turns and help each other. They make a picture of a flower and a car and a sun and a moon and a star. They are happy. They smile and laugh. They feel peaceful. They love their frame and each other. +Anna loved to ride her bike. She liked to go fast and feel the wind on her face. She liked to see the flowers and the trees and the birds. She liked to ride with her friend Ben, who had a red bike. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to ride to the pond. They wanted to see the ducks and the frogs and the fish. They rode along the path, past the farm and the school and the park. They saw many people and animals and things. + +When they got to the pond, they saw a big sign. The sign said: "Do not ride your bike on the grass. It is bad for the plants and the animals. Be humble and respect nature." Anna and Ben did not know what humble meant, but they knew what respect meant. They knew they had to be kind and careful. + +They got off their bikes and walked on the path. They saw the pond and the ducks and the frogs and the fish. They said hello to them and threw some bread crumbs. They also saw a man with a camera. He was taking pictures of the pond and the animals. He smiled at them and said: "You are very humble and respectful. You are not riding your bikes on the grass. You are feeding the animals and not scaring them. You are good children. Can I take a picture of you?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They stood next to their bikes and the pond. The man took a picture and showed it to them. They liked it. They thanked the man and said goodbye. They learned a new word: humble. They felt happy and proud. They rode back home, talking about their adventure. They had a fun day at the pond. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with paint and paper. They have many colors of paint: red, blue, yellow, green, and pink. Lily loves pink. She thinks pink is lovely. + +One day, Lily and Max are painting together. Lily wants to paint a pink flower. She takes the pink paint and a brush. She starts to paint on her paper. She is happy. + +But Max wants to paint a blue car. He takes the blue paint and a brush. He looks for a paper. He sees Lily's paper. He thinks it is empty. He does not see the pink flower. He starts to paint on Lily's paper. He is happy. + +Lily sees Max painting on her paper. She is angry. She shouts, "Stop! That is my paper! You are ruining my flower!" + +Max sees Lily shouting. He is confused. He looks at the paper. He sees the pink flower. He says, "Oh, I'm sorry. I did not see your flower. I thought it was white." + +Lily says, "No, it is not white. It is pink. Pink is lovely. You made it blue. Blue is ugly." + +Max says, "No, blue is not ugly. Blue is nice. I like blue. You don't like blue?" + +Lily says, "No, I don't like blue. I like pink. Pink is the best. You don't like pink?" + +Max says, "No, I don't like pink. Pink is the worst. You are silly." + +Lily and Max are sad. They are not friends anymore. They do not want to play with paint and paper. They do not want to play with each other. They sit on the floor and cry. +Anna likes to draw with her crayons on paper. She has many colors and makes pretty pictures of flowers, animals and people. She is very proud of her drawings and shows them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Anna wants to draw a big picture of her family. She asks her mom for a big paper and some tape. Her mom gives her what she needs and says, "You are very independent, Anna. You can draw by yourself. But please don't leave the paper on the floor when you are done. Put it on the table, okay?" + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will put the paper on the table when I am done." She tapes the big paper on the wall and starts to draw. She draws her mom, her dad, herself and her baby brother. She also draws a sun, a house and a tree. She is very happy with her picture. + +But then, she hears her baby brother crying. He is in his crib and wants his mom. Anna thinks, "Maybe I should go and help him. He is too small to be alone." She leaves her crayons and paper on the floor and runs to her brother. She tries to make him stop crying by singing to him and giving him his toy. + +Her mom comes and sees Anna and her brother. She smiles and says, "You are very sweet, Anna. You are a good sister. But what about your picture? You left it on the floor. Remember what I told you?" + +Anna remembers and says, "Oh, I am sorry, mom. I forgot. I will put it on the table now." She picks up her crayons and paper and puts them on the table. She shows her mom her picture and says, "Look, mom. This is our family. Do you like it?" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love it, Anna. It is beautiful. You are very talented. And you are also very independent and helpful. I am proud of you." +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. She helped her mom stir the soup, cut the bread, and set the table. She felt very happy and proud. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store to buy some milk. She told Lily to stay in the kitchen and not touch anything. She said she would be back soon. Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will be good." + +But Lily was very curious. She saw a big red button on the wall. It said "reverse". She wondered what it did. She decided to press it and see. She climbed on a chair and reached for the button. + +As soon as she pressed it, something strange happened. The soup started to boil backwards. The bread started to uncut itself. The plates and spoons started to fly off the table. Lily was scared and confused. She tried to press the button again, but it was too high. She shouted, "Help! Help!" + +Her mom heard her cry and ran back to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the button. She quickly pressed it and everything stopped. She hugged Lily and asked, "What did you do, Lily? Why did you press the button?" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to see what it did. I didn't know it would make everything go reverse. I was bad." + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, you are not bad. You are just curious. But you have to be careful. The button is for emergencies only. It can make things go wrong. You have to listen to me and not touch things you don't understand. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I won't press the button again. I love you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my strong and brave girl. Now let's clean up this mess and have some soup and bread." +One day, little Casey was walking down the street when she saw something strange. It was an unknown rock with some sort of writing on it. She was curious, so she picked it up and started to come closer to take a better look. She saw that the rock said, "Welcome home!" She was so happy and surprised! She wondered who left the rock for her. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the bush. She was scared at first, but then an unknown animal popped out. It was a small rabbit who said, "That rock is for you Casey! I found it by the river and knew you would love it." + +Casey thanked the rabbit and gave it a big hug. She was so happy that the rabbit had come to bring her the rock. She kept it forever and played with it every day. It reminded her that wherever she went in life, a part of her home is always with her. +Once upon a time there was a prince. He was very slow and always wanted to mail something. One day, he saw a bird in the sky, so he decided to mail it a present. The prince mailed a toy car and waited to see what happened. + +The next day, the prince woke up to find a surprise in the mail. It was a toy train from the bird! The prince was so excited. He got out his toy tracks and started to play with his new gifts. + +The prince and the bird became good friends and they mailed each other things all the time. They wrote letters, sent pictures,and sent little surprises in the mail. When the prince didn't have anything to mail, he would send a simple 'hello' or a 'goodbye'. + +The prince and the bird mailed each other for a very long time and stayed good friends. Even though the prince was slow, he was always excited when he received something in the mail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara. She liked to sing and dance, but her favourite thing of all was her beautiful flute. + +One day, Sara was playing her flute in the garden. Suddenly, a tiny bird appeared. He said to Sara, “ I can teach you how to play a delicious song!â€. Sara was so excited, but her mom warned her not to talk to strangers. + +Sara was sad but she listened to her mom. She said, “No, thank you, †and went inside. + +The next day, when Sara was playing her flute in the garden, she noticed the same tiny bird was back. But this time he brought a present- a delicious piece of cake. Sara’s mom warned her again not to accept gifts from strangers. + +So Sara said, “Thank you, but no.†She smiled and waved goodbye to the tiny bird. Sara was happy she had followed her mom’s advice. She had a delicious piece of cake with her for lunch instead. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy boy. He was very angry because he was playing in the mud and it had all disappeared. He looked around and could not find it anywhere. + +The boy was very sad and grumpy, so he started to look in all the places he had seen it. He searched in the grass, behind the bushes and in the trees. But no matter how hard he looked, the mud had vanished. + +The boy was getting more and more grumpy. Then suddenly he heard a noise. He looked up and saw the mud! It had flown up into the sky and was floating around like a cloud. + +The boy was so happy that he smiled and jumped in the air. The mud came down and the boy was soon covered in mud again. He laughed and played until it was time to go home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very pretty. She had beautiful long hair that was brown and shiny. One day, when she was out walking, she met a lady who mentioned a special surprise. The princess couldn't stop wondering what it could be. + +The next day, the princess went back to the same spot where she had met the lady. Suddenly, the lady came out from behind a bush, holding a big brown box. The surprise was inside! + +When the princess opened it, she found a new dress made of shiny brown fabric. It was the most beautiful dress she had ever seen! She thanked the lady, who said that she was happy the Princess liked it. + +The Princess danced around in her new dress, twirling and spinning until she was almost out of breath. She was so happy, and thanked the lady again. The Princess felt like a real princess in her new dress. +Once upon a time in a far away land there was a grape. He was very small and very lazy. One day while he was searching for food, he fell into a deep pit. He was scared and didn't know what to do. All of a sudden, he heard a voice calling out to him. It was his friend the dog. He had heard the grape's cries for help and was coming to rescue him! + +The doggy quickly ran over and with all his strength, he lifted the grape out of the pit. He placed the grape back onto the grass and the grape was so happy and thankful that he started to jump around in joy. + +The grape thanked his doggy friend and they hugged and celebrated. This was the best day ever! The grape went back home with the doggy and they had a nice day playing in the sun. The lazy grape learnt a lesson that day, to be careful while searching for food. +Mommy had some bad news. She said that Melinda could not play in the park today because it was too dirty. Melinda was so sad but she knew that Mommy wouldn't permit her to go against the rules. + +Dad had a solution. He said he would take Melinda for a walk around the block with their puppy, Angus! Melinda was so excited! Angus was a good pup and knew to stay on his heel. He never tried anything funny like running away while they walked. + +They had a great time. They looked at the flowers and waved to the other people they saw on their walk. All was good until they got to the corner. Angus spotted some mud and started running towards it. Dad quickly grabbed the leash, but it was too late. Angus had already made a big, dirty puddle! + +Melinda was so mad at Angus. She didn't like it when he got mud all over her nice, clean clothes. Dad laughed and said it was ok. He reminded her that sometimes a little dirt is part of the fun of walking with a pup. Melinda said she would remember that and let Angus off the hook this time! +Molly and her mom had a special project to do. They decided to decorate Molly's room together. Molly was so excited! + +First, Mom and Molly picked out the new bedspread. It was so pretty and colorful! They also picked out some decorations for the walls. + +Then, Molly was in charge of the best part - decorating the top of the dresser! She picked out some sparkly stickers and cheerful snowmen. She was so proud when she was done. + +Now, it was time to decorate the windows. It was a bit tricky, but Molly was very persistent. She and her mom worked together to make the perfect decorations. + +Finally, Molly's room was all finished. She was so happy and proud of what they had done together. Now, Molly had a beautiful room to play in. +Once upon a time there was a lumberjack. He was a very thoughtful man. Every day he went into the forest to cut down trees. He had to cut the trees to make things like houses and furniture. + +One day, the lumberjack was feeling very tired. He was so tired that he needed a break. There was a big shady tree nearby, so he decided to take a nap. + +The lumberjack was very happy and he felt relaxed. He wanted to give something back to the tree that made him feel so relaxed. He cut some of the branches from the tree and made a chair. + +The lumberjack put the chair under the tree and looked at it. He thought it was so thoughtful. He decided that he did not need to cut down any more lumber from the tree. From then on, the tree stayed strong and healthy. +Once upon a time there lived a strong man in a house with a fireplace. On cold winter days he would sit by the fireplace and tell his little daughter stories. She loved to listen and asked many questions. + +Today he was busy cleaning the fireplace and his daughter asked what he was doing. He explained that the fireplace needs to be strong so it can keep the house warm. He said he was cleaning the inside of the fireplace so it would be strong, and the heat and smoke go up the chimney, away from the house. + +The daughter was very interested and watched the man while he worked. After he finished she asked him lots more questions. He explained how the fire starts from lighting a match and putting it on the wood inside the fireplace. + +The daughter clapped her hands and smiled. She loved to hear about the things her strong father did for the house, and especially for her. They cuddled up together on the couch and the daughter fell asleep, dreaming of warm fires and her strong daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl. She loved to explore her surroundings and observe everything that she came across. One day, she went for a walk and saw many interesting things. + +The little girl observed birds singing in the trees and a frog hopping across a puddle. She saw a rabbit running around, and she watched a bee busy working away. It was all very exciting! + +Then, the girl came to a park. There were lots of children running around and playing happily. One boy was judging a race to see who could come in first. The girl watched curiously as the boy counted down. The eager children raced, and one little girl won. + +The jolly little girl smiled. She was so glad to have seen all the wonderful things that day. With a twinkle in her eye, she went home. +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to fight. They were called Chris and Matt. One day they were playing in the park when they saw an ancient diary. Chris wanted to keep it, but Matt wanted it too. So they started to fight over it. + +Chris was bigger so he won the fight and kept the diary. He went home with it and looked inside. It had lots of pictures and words! But he couldn't read it. + +Chris was sad and Matt was sad too. They got an idea. They decided to work together to learn how to read the diary. They worked hard and pretty soon, they could both read the ancient diary. + +They found out lots of interesting things about the past. Then they decided to write their own stories in the diary. They both decided to never fight again so that they could be friends forever. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a blue heart. It was very special and everyone wanted it. One day, a dragon came and tried to take the heart. But the heart didn't want to go. Then a king came and said he wanted to give the heart a home. He gave the heart a safe place to stay and the heart was happy. The king said it was a very special heart and it was the bluest one he had ever seen. From then on, the blue heart stayed in the king's castle, safe and happy. The heart always made people's hearts feel warm and they were very thankful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was adorable. + +One day, Lucy wanted to find something to eat. So she went to the fridge. Inside, she saw some yummy apples. She put them in her little sack and went to the park. + +At the park, she shared her apples with the birds. They were very happy! + +Then she went to the playground. She found a swing that was even more adorable than her. She had so much fun swinging high in the sky. + +When the sun went down, Lucy filled her sack with grass. She put the grass in the fridge at home and made a soft bed for herself. + +That night Lucy dreamed of flying and playing with her feathered friends. It was an amazing day! +Jimmy loved playing in the park. As he ran from the slide to the swings, he saw a big puddle. His foot splashed in it, and he started to giggle. He looked around, but no one was there, so he threw a rock in the puddle and the water splashed everywhere. It was so messy, and Jimmy laughed. He threw more and more rocks until the puddle was gone. Then he ran back to the swings. He had lots of fun, and enjoyed playing in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She liked to stand very still in the garden. One day she was standing in the middle of the garden when she noticed something strange. There was a big empty bucket in the middle of the garden. + +Sarah went over to take a closer look. In the bucket she found a big bowl of cream. Sarah was puzzled. She reached out and touched the cream. It was soft and squishy. She smiled. + +Without thinking, Sarah took a spoonful of the cream and ate it. It tasted so good that she kept eating until the bowl was empty. + +Suddenly she heard her mum calling her. She quickly put the spoon down and ran back to the house. She smiled, happy with her delicious treat. +Lily was out in the garden and the sun was shining so brightly. She wanted to do something fun in the sunshine, so she decided to fold a paper lily. She carefully folded the paper and formed the edges until it was a perfect, light lily. She admired her work in the sunlight and, feeling proud, showed her mum the paper lily. Her mum smiled and gave her a big hug. They spent all afternoon in the garden and had lots of fun with the light lily. +Once there was a pig. He was very adventurous. He loved exploring the world around him. One day he heard a funny noise coming from the mist. He decided to find out what it was. + +The pig ran through the mist but the noise got louder and louder. Suddenly he saw a big dog wagging its tail. The pig was scared but he knew he had to be brave. + +The dog said hello and he was very friendly. The pig was relieved. He asked what the noise was. The dog said it was a warning. The mist was a dangerous place and he should be careful and not stay too long. + +The pig thanked the dog for the warning and then he ran home. He was an adventurous pig but he knew when to be safe. +Once upon a time was a little boy. He was smart and he loved playing with his marble. He would place it on the ground and send it spinning all over the place. + +One day, the little boy's marble got lost. He was so sad, but then a miracle happened - he found a new marble to replace his lost one. It was even more beautiful than the old one. + +The little boy put the new marble in his pocket and began to play with it. He made sure to take really good care of it. + +The marble was special to the boy, and with it he found happiness and joy. He made memories with his new marble and it soon became his best friend. + +The little boy was so happy that he could replace his old marble with a new one. He was so lucky and so smart to have found it. +Once upon a time there was a prince. He was very brave and strong. One day, he decided to enter a dark cave. He was feeling brave, but he was also a bit scared. + +As he entered the cave, he heard a loud, rude noise coming from deep inside the cave. He was determined to find out what was making the noise, so he kept walking. + +He soon came across a giant monster! The monster was attacking the cave walls with a big axe. The prince was scared and tried to run away, but the monster was too fast. The prince said, "Please don't hurt me!" + +But the monster was very rude and didn't stop. The prince knew he had to fight! He bravely picked up a stick and charged at the monster. He waved the stick in the air and shouted, "Go away!" + +The monster was so surprised, it ran away! The prince had defeated the monster and saved the cave. Everyone was so happy and grateful. From then on, the prince was known as the brave prince who defeated the rude monster! +One day, Tom was playing in the park. He wanted to be as clever as he could be. He saw a big bucket and went over to it. He wanted to pour the water from the bucket into the goal. + +Tom was so clever! He grabbed the bucket and poured it into the goal. The water splashed out everywhere. He smiled as it made a little river. + +He jumped in the water and laughed. He had made the best goal ever! He poured the water from the bucket over and over again. + +When he was done, he felt so proud. His goal was so cool and he was so clever. He had made a great game out of pouring water. Tom went home feeling so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rachel. She was in the park with her mummy. Rachel saw something fun - a rope! She wanted to try it. + +So Rachel grabbed the rope and started swinging. She went really high and felt happy. She laughed as she flew through the air. + +But then Rachel got stuck. The rope was too high for her to reach. She tried to get down but it was too far away. Rachel was confused. + +Mummy held out her hand and said, “Come on Rachel, I'll help you.†Rachel held out her hand and mummy pulled her down. Rachel was so glad to be on the ground again. She gave mummy a big hug. + +Rachel was very proud of herself for trying it. She gave the rope one last push before she left. She said goodbye and promised to come back the next day. +Once upon a time, there was an old farmer who had a pet rabbit. The farmer thought it was a very nosy rabbit. Every morning, the farmer would put the rabbit in a hutch. During the day, the rabbit would run around and eat the farmer's vegetable garden. + +At night, the farmer would put the rabbit back in the hutch. The next morning, the farmer would check to see if the rabbit had eaten all of his vegetables. But he was never able to catch the nosy rabbit. + +One day, the farmer decided to try something new. He put a lock on the hutch. The farmer thought that would keep the nosy rabbit safe while he worked on his garden. But the nosy rabbit was too smart and found a way to open the lock. + +So, every morning, the farmer had to put the rabbit back in the hutch and every night, he had to check to make sure the nosy rabbit hadn't eaten his vegetables. But no matter what, the nosy rabbit always managed to find a way out of the hutch and back into the farmer's garden! +Milo and Mia were playing in the garden one wild season. They were making mud pies and running around in circles. Suddenly, a bee buzzing past made Mia scream and Milo get angry. He wanted to protect his sister, so he shouted and tried to fight the bee. Mia thought this was very funny and laughed and laughed. Milo was scared but brave and kept swatting the air with his hands. Everyone cheered and the bee flew away. From that day, Milo and Mia always worked together to fight anything that came their way. +Once upon a time, there was a cop who went for a jog. He ran really fast and felt really good. On the way, he saw a sweet little dog. The dog was so nice and friendly. The cop stopped to pet the dog. They played together for a while. After that, the cop went back to jogging. He waved goodbye to the sweet dog and kept on jogging. He finished his jog feeling happy and strong. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Andrew and Mandy. They were playing in a big, green field on a sunny day. Suddenly, Andrew saw something sticking out of the ground. He ran over to it and saw it was a high square. + +Andrew and Mandy began to whisper. "What do you think it is?" asked Andrew. Mandy shook her head and said, "I don't know." + +Andrew put his ear to the square and he could hear a sound. He looked up and saw a tree with leaves blowing in the wind. Andrew said, "Let's climb the tree and see what's up there!" + +Andrew and Mandy climbed the tree until they reached the top. When they looked around, they saw a beautiful view. They could see the mountains and lakes in the distance. They shouted in excitement and then hugged each other. + +Andrew and Mandy climbed down from the tree and gave the square on the ground one last look. What had it been? They would never know. But they smiled and walked away, hand in hand, with happy memories of their adventure. +Once there was a new bell. It was a special bell because when it rang it was so loud and sweet that it could be heard for miles around! One day, a friendly prune heard the bell ringing. He was so excited to try it that he decided to go and find the bell. + +When he arrived, he was delighted to see that it was such a beautiful new bell. He asked the bell if he could ring it. The bell kindly agreed, and the prune began to ring it loudly. + +Everyone in the area was so happy to hear the sound of the bell! They all came out of their homes and clapped and cheered as the prune continued to ring the bell. He was so proud to have been able to bring such joy to the town. + +The prune and the bell were happy in their friendship. They will always be happy together, and the town will always be thankful for the sound of that special new bell. +Mia was very excited. She was going to do an important job. She grabbed a rake and ran into the garden. She looked around and saw lots of leaves. She started to rake them into a big pile. She worked hard, running back and forth with the rake. + +After a while, the leaves were all in a big neat pile. She was very proud and ran to her parents to show them. Her parents were excited too! Mia had done a great job. + +They all celebrated by jumping in the leaves and having fun. As the sun went down, Mia was very tired. She ran to her bed and fell asleep, dreaming of her wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was only 3 years old. Her name was Eleanor and she was playing in the backyard with her toy cat. Suddenly, Eleanor found something in the grass! It was a pretty sock. She held it up to the light and it sparkled in the sun. She smiled, very excited to have found the sock. + +Eleanor took the sock and ran inside to show her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That is a very pretty sock! What are you going to do with it?" Eleanor thought and thought, and then she said, "I want to keep it forever!" + +So Eleanor's mom put the sock in a safe place. She said, "Now no matter what happens, you can always keep this pretty sock." + +From that day forward, Eleanor kept the pretty sock in her room and looked at it every night. It was a special reminder of the day she found it, and the wonderful joy it had brought her. +Mommy put her hat on and said "Let's go our holiday!" Jimmy was so excited that he jumped up and down, clapping his hands together. + +Mommy and Jimmy got in the car, and drove for a long time. When they stopped, Jimmy saw a big lake. It was so blue and sparkly! + +Mommy and Jimmy put their swimming suits on and walked to the lake. They both saw lots of cute little ducks swimming in the water. Jimmy threw some bread into the water and watched the ducks eat it. It was so much fun! + +Mommy and Jimmy spent all day by the lake, laughing and playing. Then, it started to get dark and it was time to go home. Jimmy fell asleep in the car, so happy that he had a cute holiday. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl and a boy. The girl wanted to play with her friend's toy gun, but her friend didn't want to give it to her. He insisted that she should not play with it. + +The girl pouted, so the boy asked her why she was cross. She said that she wanted to play with the gun. The boy said no, but she kept insisting. + +Then the boy got angry. He said that he was not going to let her play with the gun because it was dangerous. The girl was being naughty, so the boy said if she didn't stop he would count to three. But the girl kept insisting, so the boy counted to three and took the gun away. + +The girl was sad, so she had a big cry. But then she realised that her friend was only trying to protect her and keep her safe. In the end they both learned that when it comes to gun, it's best to be safe! +Once upon a time, there was a smart bird called Paul. Paul wanted to find a secret place to explore, but he couldn’t find it. Until one day, he saw a tall cactus with a big, round door. Paul knew if he could unlock it he would find a secret place! + +Paul loved puzzles and he was very intelligent. He studied the door, looking for clues to help him unlock the door. After a few minutes, he saw a bright red button. Paul knew he had to push the button. + +He ran up to the door and pressed the button. Suddenly, a loud sound filled the air. Paul heard a clicking sound and as he looked at the door, he saw that it was unlocked! Paul was so excited! He quickly opened the door and he saw a wonderful secret garden inside! + +He flew in and saw that the garden was full of colourful flowers and trees. Paul flew from plant to plant, exploring the whole garden. He was so happy and excited! He never wanted to leave. +Once upon a time there was a silly old cow. She was very scared and anxious because a big and mean bull was near by. She did not want to yield to him and ran away. Unfortunately the bull was faster and he caught up to her. He tried to scare her away by butting his head against her neck. The silly old cow was very scared and tried to dodge him, but he was too fast. + +Suddenly a big man came and shooed the bull away. She quickly ran off, but the man followed her. He tried to talk softly to her, but she was still very scared and anxious. + +The man then reached out and petted her neck to let her know that he wanted to be her friend. Suddenly the silly old cow felt brave and stopped being anxious. She began to yield to the man and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old with brown hair and blue eyes. + +Jack had a wardrobe in his room. It was a tidy wardrobe with lots of things inside; all of his clothes, some books and lots of little toys. + +Every day, Jack's mommy came in, gave him lots of hugs and kisses, and said 'I love you' over and over again. Jack's mommy hoped her hugs and kisses would heal Jack's heart. + +Every day, Jack would play with his toys, read his books and tidy his wardrobe. He enjoyed tidying, because it made him feel better. + +One day, Jack realized that while his wardrobe was very tidy and neat, it also felt empty. That's when he realized his mommy had healed his heart. + +He hugged his wardrobe and thanked it for teaching him to be brave and strong. As long as his wardrobe was tidy and neat, he knew he was safe. +Once there was a white cat who lived in a big house. The cat was very fluffy and soft. Every day the cat would explore the big house and have fun. One day, the cat saw the window and remembered it was time for dinner. + +The cat quickly ran over to the kitchen, where its owner was waiting. The cat meowed loudly to remind its owner that it was time for dinner. The owner smiled and pet the cat, then filled a bowl with fish for the cat to eat. The cat purred as it ate its dinner. + +After dinner, the cat went back to exploring the big house. Everywhere it went, it remembered it was time to play. The cat especially loved chasing a ball of yarn up and down the stairs and around the house. The cat had so much fun playing, it was happy to be reminded it was time for bed. The cat's owner said goodnight and the white cat curled up on its bed and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. His name was John. John liked to play outside in his garden. He had a special under he liked to hide in. He would squeeze through the grass and flowers and into the under. + +One day when John was playing in his garden, he heard a loud noise. It startled and disturbed him. He stopped playing and looked around. + +The noise was coming from the under! John carefully peeked inside and saw a little mouse. John was so surprised, he was sure he had never seen the mouse before. He watched as the little mouse ran around in the under, gathering lots of useful things like nuts, seeds and bits of paper. + +John smiled and watched the mouse for a while. Then he said goodbye and went back to his games, glad that the little mouse could use his under for a home. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jim. Jim was very curious and wanted to explore the world. He asked his mummy to take him to touch the universe. + +Mummy said, “Yes, let’s go!†+ +So they flew up, up, up until they reached the universe. When they got there, Jim saw that the stars were so big and shiny. + +Jim wanted to touch one, but they were too far away. Then he saw an asteroid and ran to it. The asteroid was very rough and Jim touched it. It felt like sandpaper. + +He touched more of the universe and was so excited. He was so happy that he touched the rough universe. + +When it was time to go home he said, “Mummy, I learnt a lot today. I had so much fun touching the universe.†+ +Mummy said, “Yes, it was a great adventure.†+ +And they flew home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time there was an otter. The otter was very proud. It loved swimming in the river and exploring the world. + +One day, mummy otter explained to baby otter how to float. Baby otter tried really hard and finally managed to float all by itself. It felt so proud! + +Mummy otter was very proud of baby otter too. She said that it was the best floating she had ever seen. + +They swam and floated together for the whole day. Baby otter kept practising and was getting better and better. + +At the end of the day, they both went home feeling very happy and proud. +Once there was a brave little girl. She loved to explore and she was very quick. +One day, she decided to go on an adventure alone. She grabbed her hat and she walked outside into the bright sunshine. +The brave little girl smiled and she started to walk. She saw a big tree and she decided to climb it. She was so quick that she was at the top in no time. From the top of the tree, she could see for miles. +She saw a big field with flowers and butterflies. It was so beautiful that it made her laugh. She stayed at the top of the tree and laughed and laughed until she was too tired to laugh anymore. +The brave little girl climbed down the tree and went back home. She was really tired but she was happy too. + +She had a brave, quick adventure and she would never forget it! +Once there was a regular van. It was bright red and always stayed in the same spot. One day, the van started to slip. It was almost like it was sliding across the street. It was so strange! But then, the van stopped and nothing else happened. Everyone was so confused. They didn't know what was going on. Then suddenly, the van was back where it started, in its regular spot. Everyone was very relieved that nothing bad had happened. The van stayed in its regular spot and never slipped again. +One day, Peter went to the beach. He found a big rail lying on the sand. It was sunny and clear. He wanted to see what he could do with it. + +He decided to wrap some seaweed around it. He made sure it was nice and tight. He found some more seaweed and wound it around the rail. + +He looked at his masterpiece. The rail was now wrapped in seaweed and it looked like a sea creature. He was very proud of his work. + +He ran around and showed his friends the rail. They were all impressed. They said his work was beautiful and very creative. + +Peter was happy that he had been able to wrap the rail in seaweed. He would never forget the fun he had that day. +Once upon a time there was a quick icy bird. He was so happy and loved to spin around in circles. He was so excited to fly through the air. + +One day, he hopped up to the highest branch and looked for a place to make his nest. He found the perfect spot, but it felt a bit cold. He put some twigs in the spot and flew away. + +The next day the bird came back to the spot, but the twigs were all wet. He looked closer and saw that the twigs had rotted! He was so sad. He tried to make the nest again, but he was too late! + +The icy bird kept looking for twigs for his nest, but he never found the perfect spot. He was too scared that his twigs would rot again. He had to find new twigs every day and it was so tiring. + +The bird just wanted the perfect spot, but the icy winter was too much. Finally, the icy winter ended and the bird found a new spot in the warm sun. He was so happy and he was able to make his nest and live happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very thoughtful. + +One day, Jane was playing in the backyard when she saw a tank. It was a big, green tank with a cannon on it. Jane was very excited to see it. + +Jane asked her dad if she could shoot the tank. Her dad smiled and said yes. He gave her a toy gun and showed her how to shoot it. + +Jane held the gun and started to shoot the tank. She was very proud when it started to break apart. She jumped up and down with joy. + +Then, her dad picked up the pieces and hugged Jane. He was proud of her for being so thoughtful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was a brave girl who loved to explore. One day she decided to set off on an adventure. + +She walked through the woods and soon she reached a castle. It was huge and very old. In front of the castle was a guard. The girl wanted to explore the castle but she was scared of the guard. + +The guard noticed her and called out. He told her she could come in, but she had to make sure she returned safely. The girl was happy and thanked the guard. She went inside and explored all the rooms. + +Soon she had to go home. When she returned to the castle she thanked the guard. She told him she'd found many exciting things and that the castle was very useful. The guard was glad and said goodbye. + +The girl went home feeling proud and happy that she'd explored the castle. She knew she had the guard to thank for her safe return. +Lilly was a young girl and she liked to play with her cord. She would wrap it up and twist it around her hands. One day, Lilly's mom saw Lilly playing with the cord and said, "Lilly, please, put the cord away. It can be very dangerous and I don't want you to get hurt." + +Lilly looked at her mom with a serious look because she had seen how serious her mom was about the cord. + +Lilly nodded even though she didn't want to stop playing. She took the cord and put it away in the drawer. + +At the end of the day, Lilly asked her mom if she could play with her cord and her mom said, "Yes, but please stay careful. Don't forget it can be very dangerous." + +Lilly smiled and thanked her mom for understanding. She then grabbed the cord and played with it, but this time being very careful and serious. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to try new things. + +One day, Lucy's mom brought her to the beach. She wanted Lucy to have fun, so she handed her a tiny teaspoon. + +Lucy wanted to try and build a sandcastle. She carefully used the teaspoon to dig a clear hole in the sand. She tried to shape it into different shapes and patterns, like circles, triangles and stars. + +But the sea kept washing them away! Lucy tried again and again, but her sandcastles were never quite right. + +Finally, she got the hole just right. She looked at it and smiled. She had tried really hard and it was a clear success! She had built a sandcastle! +Once upon a time, there was a group of people who wanted to wander in the park. The day was wet and there were huge puddles everywhere. The group was so excited to explore the park and find the biggest puddle of them all. They all joined hands and waded through the wet grass. They squished their toes in the mud, and jumped in the puddles. Suddenly, they heard a voice calling out to them. It was a big friendly dog who wanted to join their group. The dog ran around them, splashing in the puddles and barking with joy. The group laughed and played together, until it was time to go home. Everyone said goodbye to the dog and went back home to get dry. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled gorilla. He was very big and liked to eat lots of food! One day he was walking around when he noticed a hole in the wall. He tried to fit through the hole, but he was too big. He tried and he tried but the hole just wouldn't fit him! + +The gorilla started to get very angry. He screamed and banged his fists, but still the hole just wouldn't fit. He sat down and started to cry. All he wanted was for the hole to fit him! + +Just then, an old dog who was walking by stopped and asked the gorilla what was wrong. The gorilla told him his story, and the dog had an idea. He thought that if the gorilla danced and sang, the hole might fit him. + +The gorilla thought this was a silly idea but he was so desperate he tried it anyway. He jumped around and clapped his hands and sang his favorite song. And it worked! All of a sudden the hole fit the spoiled gorilla and he was very happy! +Once upon a time there was a girl who had an opinion. She wanted to be fit and strong. So each day she would exercise, eat good food and sleep lots. + +When morning came, she would take a big stretch and jump in bed. She would curl up in her blanket like a cozy caterpillar and fall asleep. + +At night she would drink lots of water and sit down to think. Then she would decide which exercises she would do to become fit. + +When the sun went down, she knew it was time for sleep. She would lay in bed and count in a whisper until all the numbers disappeared. Her little chest would grow calm and her eyes would get heavy. + +The girl began to dream and soon she was fast asleep. And when morning came, she was happy and fit, ready to start her day. +Once upon a time, there was a town filled with buildings and people. One day it started to rain. The rain kept coming and soon it was pouring. The water was so strong that it filled the streets until they looked like rivers. All of the people had to leave town because it was very floody. + +The water was filthy too; it was full of dirt and gunk. It made the buildings very sticky and wet. Everyone was sad that their town was a mess. + +But then a plane came and it sprayed something over the town. It was like a magic mist and when it was gone the town was clean! All of the floody water was gone and the town sparkled in the sunshine. The people were so happy and thanked the plane for cleaning their town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very dirty and wanted to clean up. She found a big bucket full of water and sat down beside it. She splashed the water all over her and scrubbed her arms and legs until they were clean and shiny. + +After that, she started to play. She ran around in circles and zigzagged around the room. She laughed and giggled as she watched the water droplets sparkle and fly around her. + +Then she got tired. She went and sat down in a big wooden chair. She closed her eyes and took a nap. Soon, she was fast asleep and dreaming of running, splashing and giggles. + +When she woke up, she felt much better. She was no longer dirty. She got up and started to play again, running around in circles and zigzagging across the room. + +The little girl smiled and was happy. She had had a great day! +Alice went for a walk with her mom and dad. Suddenly, she found a purple vase in the grass. She was excited and wanted to show her parents. She said, “Look! I discovered a vase. It’s purple.†Together they looked at the vase and felt excited. + +Alice thought, “Maybe I can keep it!†She asked her parents if she could bring the vase home. They said yes. So, Alice carefully picked up the vase and carried it home. + +When they arrived, Alice’s mom showed her how to make the room look pretty with the vase. She put a bright yellow flower in the vase and placed it on the kitchen table. Now, every time Alice and her family sit down to eat, they can see the pretty purple vase. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack always wanted to increase, so he made a plan. He grabbed a measure and started measuring his steps. He did this every day and tried to make them bigger and bigger. + +One day as Jack was measuring, he noticed something funny. He was almost twice as tall as he had been the week before. He was so excited that he started to shout and laugh. + +Everybody was so happy with Jack's success, they celebrated with ice-cream and cake. From that day on, Jack continued to increase no matter what. He was so proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is that if you set your mind to something and measure your progress, you will always increase. +Max and his mom went to the store. Max saw something in the store he wanted. It was a cell. His mom said they could buy it. Max was very excited. + +They paid for the cell and went home. Max wanted to play with it right away. But his mom said he had to be quiet. Max was a bit sad because he wanted to play with it right away. + +But then his mom had a good idea. They could buy an extra cell to play with. Max was very excited. He knew he could play with it right away and he wouldn't have to be quiet. + +Max and his mom went to the store again and they bought another cell. Max was very happy! He was able to play with both cells and he was very quiet. +Once there was a lively little girl who loved to explore. One day, she found a teaspoon that had fallen on the floor. She picked it up and held it in her hand. She felt excited as she looked at the teaspoon and wondered what it could become... + +So she started to use it in new and exciting ways. She planted a tiny flower in a teaspoon and watered it. She built a small tower with teaspoons and used it for make-believe games. She even decorated her teaspoon with glitter and ribbons. + +Every day, she became more and more creative with her teaspoon. She made a pretend boat and splashed around with it in her bath. She used a teaspoon as a magnifying glass to explore the backyard. She even painted a picture with teaspoons as her brushes. + +The little girl was so proud of her lively little teaspoon and all the amazing things it could become! +John and his family were getting ready for a vacation. They were excited to go in their new car. John was packed and ready to go. His mom smiled as he thanked her for taking him on the trip. + +John looked out the window as they drove away. He saw trees, houses, and birds flying gracefully in the sky. He wanted to fly like the birds. + +After a while they stopped at a big hotel. John was excited to stay there and explore. He thanked his parents for bringing him on such a fun vacation. + +John and his family had a great time. They went to the beach, played games, and ate yummy treats. John thank his mom and dad every day for the wonderful vacation. They all had a lot of fun together and even took some beautiful pictures of the graceful birds. +Danny was playing with his toys in his room one day. He was pushing them around, swinging them around and balancing things in strange positions. Suddenly he heard a voice outside his room calling him. + +Danny walked out of his room and he saw both his mum and dad in the hall. He was embarrassed – he knew they were calling him because he was making too much noise. His mum and dad both looked at him and said very kindly, “Danny, you need to balance how loud you play in your room.†+ +Danny could not understand what his parents meant exactly but he knew that he had to calm down and keep his voice at a quieter level. Danny smiled at his mum and dad and he said he was sorry for getting too loud. His parents hugged him and said it was okay – they just wanted him to be happy and to stay safe. + +From that moment, Danny was more aware of how loud his voice could be and he tried his best to balance the amount of noise in his room. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old. One day, she wanted to pick some tomatoes from the garden. She stepped outside and eagerly ran to the garden. + +When she reached the tomatoes, Lucy was very excited. She tried to pick one, but it was too hard. She stepped back and looked at the tomatoes. Then, she saw a ladder lying nearby. + +Lucy stepped closer, and climbed onto the first step. She grabbed the tomato, and carefully stepped down. Although, Lucy was very proud that she managed to pick the tomato, she was a bit embarrassed. She was the only one who had to climb the ladder! + +With her tomato in hand, Lucy stepped quickly back inside the house. Now, she wanted to show everyone what she had accomplished! +One day, a little girl went outside to study. It was a gloomy day, and the skies were grey. She saw an elephant on the street. She was so excited that she ran up to the elephant to get a closer look. The elephant was very big, much bigger than the girl. She studied the elephant's long trunk, huge ears and wrinkled skin. She was amazed at how big the elephant was! + +The girl studied the elephant for a few moments, and then she said goodbye. The elephant was so friendly and had let the girl touch it! She thanked the elephant for being so gentle, and smiled goodbye. + +The girl returned home that day feeling very happy. She had studied the elephant and it was such a magical experience. She knew she would never forget it. +Once there was a girl named Lucy who was very pretty. She had bright eyes and rosy cheeks. Every morning when Lucy looked into the mirror, she smiled at herself. She thought she was beautiful. + + +One day, Lucy was playing in the park and she saw a butterfly. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. It had bright colours and it was fluttering around in the sunshine. Lucy smiled and thought it was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. + +That night, Lucy lay in bed and thought of the butterfly. As she thought of it, her smile grew bigger and bigger. She thought that maybe, if she wished hard enough, she could be a butterfly too. Lucy knew this was impossible, but it was a nice thought, and it made her happy. + +Before she went to sleep, Lucy looked at herself in the mirror one last time and smiled. She thought she was pretty, just like the butterfly. +Once upon a time there was a little life who wasn't like all the other lives. It was patient and waited for the right time to show what it was made of. But it was scared to move, scared to progress and scared to surrender. + +One day, a big life came to it and offered a chance. The little life was scared and unsure, but eventually it decided to let go and surrender. It stopped worrying and let life happen. + +Very quickly, it realized that it had made the right decision. Everything was much easier and the little life was happier and more joyful. The patient part of it still stayed, but it had given up the worry and embraced the surrender. + +And so the little life was full of love, light and hope far and beyond what it had ever expected. It had taken a chance and it was so happy that it had. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Mike and Jen. They often talked and discussed everything around them. One day Mike had a funny nightmare. + +In the nightmare, Mike was flying in a plane which was full of candy. Jen also saw the plane in the dream and thought it was very funny. + +When they woke up they decided to talk about the nightmare. They talked and laughed about how the plane was full of candy and how it was so funny. + +They discussed what else could have been in the plane until sunset. It was a lot of fun and they had a lot of fun together. + +The next morning when Mike woke up he thought about the nightmare and smiled. He was happy to have such a funny friend. +Once there was a girl named Kim. One day she asked her mom for a new table. Her mom said she could have one if she was patient. Kim was very impatient and asked every day for a table. + +One day her mom said that she could go to the store and pick one out. Kim was very excited and quickly got her shoes. She asked her mom for the money and off they went to the store. Kim looked around and finally found the perfect table. + +She pointed to it and said to her mom, “I want this one!†Her mom said, “Are you sure?†Kim nodded her head and said, “Yes. I’ve been patient. Can I have it?†Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, you may have it.†+ +So Kim got her table and she was very happy. From then on, she was much more patient when she made requests. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy girl who loved playing outside. But one day, when she wanted to go out, the sky looked grey and sad. A big rain drop splashed on her face and she knew what it meant: it was raining! She loved the rain, so she put on her raincoat, grabbed her umbrella and jumped out. The rain seemed to go on forever and the puddles were so fun to jump in! Suddenly, an idea came to her mind - why not play with her friends too? + +So she ran to her neighbours' houses and knocked on their doors. Soon enough, her four friends came out, all giggling and smiling. They started playing in the rain and seemed to have a great time! + +After a while, everyone was tired and the rain had stopped. They all went back inside, happy and exhausted. The little girl had enjoyed playing in the rain, now she knew that it didn't have to be boring anymore when it rains. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old man who wanted to help everyone he could. One day, he was walking down the street and saw a little girl who was very hungry. He asked her, "What can I do for you my dear?" + +The little girl said meekly, "Please, sir, I'm so hungry. Do you think you could get me some rice?" + +The old man smiled and said kindly, "Of course! I would be happy to help you. Why don't you wait here and I'll get you some rice right away." + +The old man rushed off to the store and soon he was back with a big bag of rice. When he gave it to the little girl, she was SO excited. She said, "Thank you SO much! You're so kind." + +The old man beamed and said, "You're welcome, my dear. I'm glad I could help." + +The little girl went home with her bag of rice, and she was never hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who was very mean. He hated almost everyone. He was so mean that the other animals ran away when they saw him. + +One day, a tiny mouse came along and he wasn't afraid. He asked the leopard why he was so mean and the leopard said he was too stupid to do anything else. + +The mouse was very angry and told the leopard that he was wrong. He thought being nice was the best thing to do. The leopard said he didn't care and started to walk away. + +But the mouse was not finished yet. He said that nobody should hate anyone because it was wrong to do so. The leopard was very surprised and thought about what the mouse said. + +In the end, the leopard decided to change his ways. He stopped being mean and started being nice to everyone. He even became best friends with the little mouse! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was 3 years old, and she had a pet bunny called Bob. + +Every day, Emma and Bob would go for a walk in the park. Emma would always give Bob a big hug before they set off. + +The park was usually very quiet, but one day it was very noisy! When Emma got to the park, she couldn't see Bob anywhere. She looked around, but Bob wasn't there. She had to wait to see if he would come back. + +But luckily, Bob came back after a few minutes! He was a bit scared of all the noise, so Emma gave him a big hug to make him feel better. + +From then on, Bob and Emma always went for a walk in the park together, and always gave each other a big hug before they went. +Once, there was a tough little boy. He had an adventure one day and he needed something very special. + +He went to the store and he found a scarf. It was bright yellow and tickly! So he bought it and he was so excited. + +He went outside and he put on the scarf. But then, something happened. The scarf got caught on a bush and ripped in two! He was very sad. + +But then his mom came and fixed it! She used her special needle and thread to make it strong and tough. + +The boy was so happy! He put on his scarf and he was ready for his adventure! And from that day on, he never forgot to be careful when he was wearing his special scarf. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. Jack wanted to go outside and explore so he put on his shoes and went out. + +The first thing Jack saw outside was a big green tree. He liked the tree so he went up to it and touched the leaves. Suddenly, Jack sneezed! He sneezed so hard that his nose went red. + +Jack then saw a big lock. He wondered what it was for. He went closer and saw that it was on a door. He tried to open the lock with all his might, but it wouldn't open. He pulled and he pushed but the lock wouldn't budge. + +Jack then decided to go back home. He said goodbye to the green tree and went back inside. He was tired from his exploring and soon fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a stack of blocks. The blocks wanted to play together and have some fun. But one of the blocks was rude. He didn't want to play with the others. + +The other blocks tried to be nice to the rude one, but he wouldn't mind them. He kept to himself and didn't want to join in with the others. + +The other blocks thought up a plan. They made a tall stack out of all their blocks, except for the rude one. Then they said to the rude one, “If you want to join the stack, you must be nice!†+ +The rude one wanted to join in, so he minded the other blocks and became nice. He was soon able to join the stack of blocks and have fun. + +Everyone had a great time and the rude one never forgot to be nice. They all enjoyed being part of a stack together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She loved to play in her garden and one day she saw something red in the corner. She approached the corner and saw that it was a square shaped box. The box was very unusual because it was demanding for something. Jane was a bit scared, so she decided to stay away from the box. + +She ran to find her mommy, and explained what she had seen in the corner. Mama said she should get it and see what it wanted. So Jane slowly went to the box and said "Hello". The box suddenly jumped up, and demanded to be opened. Jane was still a bit scared, but knew she had to open it. + +She slowly reached out and opened the box. Inside she was surprised to see lots of lovely red sweets. She was so happy and excited. She took the sweets and hugged the box. Jane thanked it for the nice surprise and went back inside to share the sweets with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a bone. The bone was all alone in the woods and wanted some friends but they were nowhere to be seen. The bone was very persistent in finding friends and wanted to rise. + +One day, after searching for a long time, he finally saw something. It was a little rabbit called Hop! Hop was also alone and looking for some company. So the bone and Hop became good friends and spent lots of time together. + +They decided to rise up a hill so they could look for more friends. When they got near the top, they were very surprised. They saw five more rabbits! The bone and Hop were so happy to find more animals. + +The bone, Hop and the other rabbits played together for hours. After a while, the bone and Hop said goodbye to the rabbits and went back down the hill. They were very happy that they had been persistent and managed to find lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a dad and his little girl. It was raining outside, and the dad had a whip in his hand. They went to a charming park and played together. The little girl was so excited to be out in the rain. The dad twirled the whip around, making funny circles in the rain. The little girl laughed and danced around, feeling so happy. They played together for a long time, spinning and running and enjoying the rain. Finally, the rain stopped and it was time to go home. The dad and the little girl were both very happy. They had had a really fun time together, with the charming whip and the rain. +Once there was a boy and he wanted to drive his toy car. He was very restless and couldn't wait to get going. So he opened the door, but he saw a big curtain. He wondered what was behind it. He tugged at the curtain and suddenly the door opened wide. He saw a huge garage with a red car inside. He was so excited and ran to the car. He got into the driver's seat and began to drive around. He drove the car around and around the garage. He was having so much fun. Finally, he parked the car and stepped out. He smiled and knew he would be coming back to drive the car again soon! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lucy and Sam. They had lots of fun together, playing games and learning new things. +One day, Lucy let a secret slip out. Sam heard it and he thought it was so silly. He called the secret 'stupid' and Lucy felt really sad. +Since Lucy was so mad, Sam apologized and said, "I'm sorry I said that. I didn't tell the truth. Please forgive me." +Lucy was still mad, but she said, "I forgive you. Next time, let's just tell the truth, ok?" +Sam nodded. He knew he had made a mistake and he wanted to do the right thing. +From then on, Lucy and Sam let truth into their friendship and it made them even happier. +Amy was a grumpy 3 year old girl. One day, she was playing with her bottle. She liked to tip it upside down and make all the liquid go away. Suddenly, her mom shouted "Amy! Stop playing with the bottle!" Amy was so surprised, she screamed and started to cry. Her mom quickly came over and hugged her. She said "It's OK, sweetie, I just want you to be careful with the bottle." Amy smiled and hugged her mom back. Then they both laughed and went off to play a game together. +Sophie had a lemon. She wanted to eat it but it was too big. She felt helpless. She tried to break it but it was so hard. She asked her mom for help. + +Mom smiled and said, "I can make it easier for you to eat the lemon." She cut the lemon into small pieces and put it into a bowl. + +Sophie was happy. She wanted the lemon bowl right away. She took a spoon and ate it all. The lemon tasted so good! + +Mom said to Sophie, "You were so helpless before, but now you can eat the lemon yourself." Sophie was very proud. She smiled and said, "I love lemons!" +There was once a triangle. The triangle loved to pull things. But it had to be careful. +One day, the triangle decided to pull a wagon filled with presents. It was careful, but the wagon was much heavier than it thought. It could barely move forward! +But the triangle was determined to make it to the birthday party. With a strong pull, it finally moved the wagon forward. The triangle was so proud of itself. +When it arrived at the birthday party, everyone sang a happy song for the triangle. The triangle felt so special. It had been very careful, and it was so proud of what it had accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who lived by a river. He yawned and stretched, but he didn't have any friends to play with. + +One day, the river invited the bear to come play. He was excited and accepted the offer! + +The bear and the river had a blast playing together. They ran around, splashed each other, and tickled each other's noses. + +The bear was so happy he said, "Let's do this again!" The river agreed and said, "Let's meet here tomorrow!" + +The grumpy bear said goodbye to the river and smiled. He wasn't grumpy anymore! + +From then on, the bear and river always met each other to play at the river. They were the best of friends! +Once there was a cat. She was a scaredy-cat! She was so frightened, she liked to hide. Then one day, she met another cat. The two cats united and became friends. + +The frightened cat was very happy to have a friend. They would play together in the garden and both cats were very happy. + +One day, the two cats found a scary monster in the garden! The monster was menacing and the cats were so frightened they ran away. + +But they didn't run away alone. By uniting they were able to find the courage to chase away the monster. They chased him until he ran away, never to be seen again. + +Now the cats are united forever and never have to be frightened again. They live in the garden, always ready to have an adventure together. +Once upon a jolly day, there was a boy called Tim. He loved adventures and exploring the world. + +One morning, he decided to go on an exploration. He prepared his knapsack, filled it with lunch and snacks. He was so excited. + +He was walking along a path when he noticed a case on the ground. He stopped and took a closer look. It was filled with colourful treasures! He opened it, picked up a bright red stone, and held it tightly. + +Suddenly, he felt a pinch from his back. He squealed and dropped the stone, turned around and saw a giant frog! He shouted in surprise and ran away. + +He left the case behind and all its treasures. But he was still very jolly, as he had just been on a great adventure! +Once upon a time there was a very big round diamond. It was so shiny and sparkly. One day a little girl went to check it out. As she was looking at it, a big scary monster approached and grabbed it. The monster was very angry. + +The little girl was scared, but she didn't let fear stop her. She knew she had to rescue the diamond. She thought hard. Finally, she came up with a plan. She ran as fast as she could and jumped on the monster's back. She grabbed the diamond and ran away. + +The monster was so angry it chased after the little girl. Good thing the girl was so fast! Eventually, the monster stopped chasing her and she was able to keep the diamond. She was so happy that she'd been able to rescue it. + +The little girl thanked her bravery and cleverness. From then on, she was always proud of the diamond she'd rescued. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was the most adorable girl ever. Everywhere she went, she brought her favorite book with her. + +One day, Lucy decided to visit the library. She was so excited she could barely contain herself! When she got there, it was full of books. She quickly found her favorite - it was a big, pink book full of pictures. + +Lucy couldn't wait to take it home. She ran to the librarian to ask for help. The librarian was very kind and showed her how to load the book into her bag. + +Once the book was safely tucked away, Lucy thanked the librarian and ran home. When she got there, she unzipped her bag and took out her book. She hugged it tightly and thought to herself, "This is the best book ever!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. Every day, she liked to go outside and play in her backyard. On one sunny day, Jill decided to play with her sharp toy. It was a fake-looking barrel, but she had a lot of fun with it. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew by and knocked the barrel out of her hands. It flew across the yard and splashed into the pond near her house. + +Jill was so sad. She wanted to get it back, but the water was too deep. She couldn't reach it! She started to cry. + +Then she had an idea. She found a stick, and started to poke at the barrel. Soon it started to float towards the edge of the pond. She jumped and grabbed the stick with both hands. + +Jill was relieved. She now had her fake barrel back. She smiled and hugged it close. Her sharp toy was safe and she was happy! +Once upon a time there was a jolly town. Everyone in the town was happy, and they played together all day long. + +In the town, there was a boy and a girl. They wanted to have an adventure, so they decided to go exploring. They peered into windows and hopped over walls. Everywhere they went, they found things to explore. + +At the end of the day, the boy and girl were tired, but still jolly. They both laughed and smiled, grateful for the fun day in town. + +The two of them hugged and made a plan to go exploring again the next day. They waved goodbye to the town and went off home. +Once upon a time there was a shy crane named Fred. He loved flying up high in the sky and watching all the clouds go by. One day he met a special friend named Daisy, who was also a crane. They talked and played together all day long and soon the two began to love each other. + +Fred and Daisy had so much fun singing and dancing and telling each other silly stories. Whenever Daisy was feeling scared or shy, Fred was always there to make her feel better. They were best friends forever! + +At night, Fred and Daisy would fly up in the moonlight, looking down on all the stars and pretending they were on a special adventure. They especially loved being together and cuddling close. + +So, even though he was shy, Fred was the happiest crane in the world because of his special friend, Daisy. They shared lots of love and laughter, and he wouldn't have it any other way. +Once upon a time there was an artist. He was a very special person who could create anything he wanted. One day he decided to create a jungle. He took some paper, some glue and some paints and got to work. + +The artist made trees, leaves, animals and birds. He stuck them all together and arranged them in a beautiful pattern. Soon the jungle was all finished. + +Then he made it wet. He poured some water over it and it looked even more amazing. The animals, leaves and trees were glistening with water. The jungle was truly beautiful. + +The artist was so pleased with his creation that he decided to show it to the world. He took it to the park and everyone loved it. From that day onwards, it became the most popular place in town! +Bob saw a big bag. He wanted to carry it, to see what was inside. He pulled it over and it made a loud noise. It made him scared. He began to cry. + +His mom arrived and she saw Bob crying and the big bag beside him. She asked if something bad had happened, and Bob nodded. She hugged Bob and said it was ok, she was there and could fix it. + +Bob's mom opened the bag. Inside there were lots of toys. She said they were a surprise. Bob smiled and was no longer scared or sad. He hugged the bag and said thank you! +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom was three years old. Tom was a very happy boy and he loved to shout! One day Tom was playing in the park when he saw a pale cake. He shouted with joy and ran over to it. He picked up the cake and held it close to him. He shouted even louder and ran off to find a place to eat the cake. He saw a park bench and ran to it. He quickly ate the pale cake and shouted with delight. His loud shouts made the birds in the trees fly away in surprise. Tom laughed and shouted again with joy. Then he ran back home feeling very happy. The end. +One day, Mommy and Baby went for a walk. The sun was out but it was nice and quiet. Baby looked for shade and found a nice tree. Mommy and Baby both sat under the tree. + +Mommy held Baby's hand and whispered, "Look, up there. See the bird flying? It looks so free." + +But suddenly, the bird flew away. Baby felt a bit sad and started to cry. Mommy said, "It's okay. It's okay to miss the bird." + +Mommy wiped away Baby's tears. Then they enjoyed the rest of their walk in the shade. It was quiet and peaceful. + +The next day, they went back to look for the bird. But they couldn't find it. They both missed it. + +Maybe next time the bird will come back again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and try new things. One day she was in the garden and she wanted to climb the wall. She had never climbed a wall before so she was very excited. + +She tried to climb but she couldn't get that far. She was disappointed and wanted to quit, so she did. But then something magical happened. A brilliant sparkly light appeared next the wall and it was coming from a rainbow. + +Lucy was so excited she decided to try again. She closed her eyes, said a wish and started to climb. This time she was able to climb all the way to the top of the wall! + +She was so proud of herself. She felt brilliant and she knew she could do anything if she tried. +Once upon a time there was a furry bear. He was a very special bear, because he had a special power. He could paint pictures with his feet! + +One day, he decided to set a challenge for himself. He was going to paint a beautiful picture for his friend. He found a nice spot to stand and spread out the paper. Then he wiggled his toes and started painting. + +The bear painted a beautiful picture of a rainbow. He added some furry clouds, so it would look soft. He put lots of red, yellow, green and blue paint on the paper. Finally, he stepped off the paper and looked at his work. + +He had done it! He had painted a beautiful picture! His friend was so happy when he saw the picture. They both smiled and the bear was very proud of his work. +Once upon a time, there was a creative monkey. He was always very clever and liked to do new things. + +One day, he had an idea. He wanted to pinch something with his hands. He tried pinching leaves, rocks and flowers, but it didn't feel quite right. + +He looked around, and noticed a bumblebee perched on a branch. He was just about to pinch it, when the bee flew away! + +But he didn't give up. He saw a butterfly, and tried pinching it too. But it flew away, just like the bee. + +Then he noticed a flower on the ground. He bent down and gave it a gentle pinch. Ah-ha! That was the best pinch he had ever felt. He started to laugh and jump around with joy. + +The monkey had used his creativity to pinch something that felt really nice. He smiled to himself and went off to find something else to pinch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very gifted in many ways. She was curious about the world around her and loved to talk about her discoveries. + +One day, she went for a walk. Suddenly, she heard a big noise. She was scared and stopped to look around. When she looked up, she saw a big dark cloud. It was making a rumbling sound. + +The little girl was scared and ran to her house. When she got home, she told her parents what had happened. They said that it was only a thunderstorm, and there was nothing to be scared of. + +But then, they heard a threatening voice coming from outside. It said, "Stay inside or you will get hurt!" The little girl was very scared and went back inside. + +Her parents comforted her and told her that the voice was only trying to scare her, but she was still very scared. + +Her parents talked to her and explained that thunderstorms can be dangerous, but that she was safe with them. They encouraged her to be brave and strong. + +The little girl hug her parents and said that she would always be brave and strong. She learned that day that threats can be scary, but that if she was brave, she can face them. +Once there was a little girl and her name was Lily. Lily wanted to know what the news was all special day. One day her mommy told her some amazing news. Lily was very excited and she asked what the news was. + +Her mommy said that Lily was getting a puppy! Lily was so happy and she started to jump up and down. She was very excited to get a puppy of her own. + +Lily's mommy said she had to accept the pup into her heart. Accepting the pup meant that Lily had to love the pup and take care of her. Lily giggled and told her mommy she would accept the pup. + +The day finally arrived and Mommy and Lily went to pick up the pup. It was an amazing sight! The pup was so happy and excited to see Lily. Lily and her mommy took the pup home with them. + +Lily hugged the pup and told her she was going to accept her as part of the family. Since then Lily and the pup have been best friends and Lily loves to take care of her. +There were two friends. One was called Jack and one was called Sarah. They looked out of the window and there were some black birds in the sky. + +"Let's plan something fun" said Jack. +"Yes" said Sarah, "Let's go to the park." + +Jack and Sarah put on their coats, and went out into the park. It was a bad day and the sky was grey. Then, Sarah noticed something. There was a big black rock on the ground. + +"Let's plan something with the black rock" said Sarah. Jack smiled. + +They built a black tower with the rock. It was very tall. Then, they added lots of small stones and twigs to it. + +They stood back and looked at their creation. It was so beautiful. Jack and Sarah smiled at each other, happy with their plan. +The little girl was very helpless. She wanted to find her way home from the west. She looked around, but she couldn't figure out what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound. It was a drop! It was coming from up in the sky. She looked up and saw a large white cloud, and it was raining. The little girl knew that the rain could help her. + +She followed the drops of rain as they fell to the ground. The drops showed her the way, and she followed them. Soon, the little girl found her way back home. + +The rain had helped her. She was no longer helpless. She was so happy, she ran inside and hugged her mom. +John was a young boy. He loved to explore the hills near his home. One day, he decided to go to the biggest hill he had ever seen. He was so excited, but he was also a bit scared. He was worried that he might get lost. + +John was careful on his journey. He thought carefully about each step he took. He kept his eyes open and looked around for anything familiar as he went. Finally, he made it to the top of the big hill. + +At the top, John felt a huge sense of accomplishment. He explored around and called out to make sure none of his friends were around. Then, he made his way down the hill. + +John was so careful! He was not worried at all on the way home. He was proud of himself for being so brave and for making it back home safe. From then on, he would always remember to be careful when exploring the hills near his house. +Once there was a girl named Sally who wanted to find something in her garden. She went outside in the sun and started looking around. She saw an old bell that was lying on the ground. It looked very rusty and dirty. + +Sally got excited, picked it up in her tiny hands and gave it a shake. The bell began to ring! The sound was loud and made her jump. + +She ran back inside the house, feeling happy and excited. She wanted to show someone the bell, so she raced to the kitchen. She found her mom cooking and showed her the bell. + +Her mom looked at the bell and said, "Let's go wash that filthy bell!" They went outside to the sink, grabbed a sponge and some soap and started scrubbing the bell. + +When it was sparkly clean, Sally's Mom said she could keep it. They took it back inside, found a piece of string and when they tied it to her thumb, Sally had a beautiful bell she could ring whenever she wanted. +Mama and Papa were in the kitchen, arguing. Mama said that they should have chicken for dinner that night, but Papa disagreed. He said he wanted pizza instead. Mama tried to convince him, but Papa still disagreed. + +Mama was now very troubled. She sat down and sighed. What could she do to make Papa agree? Suddenly, she noticed something on the kitchen windowsill. It was an old wooden toy chicken. + +She smiled and had a brilliant idea. She took the toy chicken over to Papa and said, "Look. We can get chicken for dinner if you want. We'll just make this chicken come alive!" + +Papa laughed and said, "Okay, okay. We can have chicken for dinner!" Mama was glad that they had finally agreed and the kitchen was filled with happiness. +Molly was very excited. She had never been to a concert before. She watched as the people around her took their seats in the big arena. Molly and her mom found their seat at the front, and Molly was even more excited! + +The lights went down. Suddenly music filled the room. A man was singing into a microphone, and it sounded delicious! He was singing all of Molly's favorite songs. + +Molly started to dance in her seat. She sang and swayed to the music. Everyone was having a great time. + +Finally, the concert was over. Molly and her mom stood up to leave, but Molly didn't want to go. She wanted to stay and sing into the microphone. + +But Molly's mom said it was time to go. As they left, Molly smiled, she had had a delicious time at the concert! +Once there was a girl. Her name was Grace. Grace wanted something very special. She went to the store to see if they would allow her to buy it. She asked the storekeeper what the price was for the special thing she wanted. The storekeeper said it would cost a lot of money. Grace was very sad. She did not have enough money. + +Suddenly, she saw something clear near the cash register. She looked closer and saw it was a big golden coin. She asked the storekeeper if she could buy the special thing with the big golden coin. He said yes because the coin was very clear and special. The storekeeper let Grace buy the special thing at a very good price. + +Grace was so happy. She thanked the storekeeper and ran home with her special thing. She had the best day ever! +One day, a little boy saw a boat in the water. He was curious and wanted to take a closer look. He walked to the edge of the water and the boat started to move away. The little boy became fearful but kept his eyes on the boat, watching it move away until he could no longer see it. + +The boat kept going until it was out of sight and the little boy was left alone. He was still fearful, but decided to stay a little longer at the edge of the water. He started to move around, stepping closer to the water and feeling brave. + +Suddenly, the boat reappeared from the same direction it had moved away. The little boy was no longer fearful, because he knew the boat was safe. He smiled and waved at it as it moved across the water. He watched until the boat moved away again and out of sight. +Once there was a beautiful blue fish. Its scales glistened and sparkled in the sunlight. The fish was named Kayla. + +Kayla was so happy living underwater. Every morning, she would explore the reef and admire its beauty. She would tilt and turn, twirl and twist, and then lean against the coral. + +One day, while Kayla was leaning against the coral, she saw something shiny! It was a treasure chest! Kayla was so excited. She swam over and opened it. + +Inside was an even bigger treasure - a beautiful pearl necklace. Kayla leaned closer to get a better look. Suddenly, she heard a sound. It was a dolphin! + +The dolphin welcomed Kayla, saying it was the guardian of the reef. It told Kayla that the necklace belonged to the reef, and she could have it. + +Kayla thanked the dolphin and swam away, admiring her new necklace. She was so happy that she decided to go lean against the coral every day! +Once upon a time there was an old house. It was a very messy house. The floors were covered in toys and all of the furniture was jumbled up. + +One day the kids in the house decided to make it neat. They put all the toys away and put the furniture in its place. They even took out a cable and tidied it up. + +When the kids were done the house looked much better. Everything was neat and tidy. All the kids smiled, they were very happy. + +The house looked so nice, the kids decided to keep it that way. From that day on, every morning they put back any toys they had taken out and tidied up the cable. + +The house stayed neat and tidy from then on. The kids were so proud of how well they looked after their house! +John was a happy boy. He loved to buy things and smile a lot. One day he went to the market with his mom. + +John saw a lot of things he wanted to buy. He saw a big toy truck and asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said she would if he gave her a big smile. John smiled so big that his mom laughed and bought him the truck. + +John was so happy he ran around the market, smiling and laughing. Then he saw an old man. The man was dead. + +John stopped and looked sad. His mom told him that sometimes people die, and it's ok to be sad and miss them. Then she said it's better to remember the good things they did while they were alive, and remember to smile. + +John smiled and held his mom's hand and they left the market. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Jack. He had a hoop that he loved to play with every day. + +Every day, Jack would take his hoop and roll it around his garden. He'd roll it up and down the path and try to keep it in the air as long as he could. + +One day, the hoop rolled away and landed in a pile of leaves. Jack knew it must have been covered in dirt, but he was determined to find it. He searched and searched, but couldn't see it anywhere. + +Suddenly, Jack spotted the hoop hidden beneath some leaves. He was so happy to find it again! Jack took his hoop and gave it a clean. It shimmered in the sunlight and looked like new! Jack placed the hoop with care and decided it would be more useful when he was playing. + +Jack played with his hoop every day, always making sure it remained where he put it. Each day, Jack and his hoop were very happy together. +Lucy and Tom were best friends. They always had fun together. One day, they decided to march to the park. First, they put on their shoes. Then, Lucy grabbed the nice red cable she got for her birthday. They held it tight and marched all the way to the park. + +When they arrived, they saw lots of interesting things. There were big trees and colourful flowers. They could also hear the birds singing. They played all day long. Lucy and Tom pretended to be pirates and jumped from tree to tree. + +When the sun started to set, Lucy and Tom held the cable tightly. They marched all the way back home. Lucy and Tom had a lot of fun. They couldn't wait to do it all again tomorrow! +One morning, the sun rose in the sky. It was a beautiful sunrise! Dave was so excited. He wanted to pick some of the colors. + +He climbed up the ladder to reach the colors. He was very dizzy when he got to the top. He grabbed some of the colors with his hands. He was so happy to have them in his pocket. + +Soon it was time to go home. Dave looked back up at the sunrise, he was so proud of his colors. He waved goodbye and ran home. + +When he got home, he showed his mom the colors he had picked. His mom was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. + +Dave had a wonderful day picking colors from the sunrise. He was so happy and couldn't wait to do it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. John was always very polite to everyone he met. One day, John was asked by his mom to help with an errand. She wanted him to go to the field to count the sheep. + +John was very eager to help, so he insisted that he could go by himself. His mom wasn't sure, but she agreed to let him go. + +John ran off and arrived at the field. There were so many sheep! He was determined to count them all, so he insisted on counting every single one of them. + +John spent a lot of time counting and saying hello to the sheep. After he finished, he ran back home to tell his mom the news that he had counted every single sheep. + +John's mom was very proud of him and his polite behaviour. She thanked John for helping and from then on, John would always insist on helping with the sheep whenever he could. +Once there was an infant. It lived with its family in a cool house. Every day the baby would play with its toys. It loved to laugh, giggle, and explore. + +One day, the infant wanted to go outside. So it went to the garden and played with a bug. Then it saw a cool flower. The baby touched the flower and the petals fell off. Then the infant ran inside. + +The infant asked its mom if they could go to the park. Dad said yes and off they went. When they got to the park, the infant had so much fun! It ran and chased the birds and ran around the playground. + +Soon it was time to end their fun day. The infant and its family went back home and the infant went to bed. It fell asleep with a smile on its face remembering the cool things it did at the park. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. He had so many things he wanted to give away. He had a cord to tie them up with. He called all of the people in the town to come and get their gifts. Everyone bowed to thank him, they were so happy. The man smiled and kept tying up gifts. The cord got smaller and smaller until all of the gifts were tied in a neat little package. Everyone took their gifts away to enjoy and the wealthy man smiled with joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. One day she found a fake table in her room. It was shiny and bright and made her very happy. + +She thanked her mom for the special table. Then she found some crayons and paper and started to draw. She made pictures of her family and her friends. She was so proud of her drawings. + +The little girl used her table to color and draw on everyday. It was her favorite things to do. She thanked her mom every day for the special table she had. + +Then one day she noticed the table started to sparkle. She looked very closely and discovered it was magic! The fake table was really alive. + +The little girl was overjoyed. She thanked her mom for the a magical table. She colored and drew on the table every day and her creativity was never ending. + +The end! +Danny was a 3 year old boy. He was lucky to have lots of friends. Today, he was playing with his best friend Andy. + +Suddenly, Danny became confused. He didn't understand why his friends were all yelling. He looked at Andy, who was confused too. + +Danny thought for a moment. Then he had an idea. He yelled, "Let's yield!" + +Andy was surprised. He asked, "What do you mean, Danny?" + +Danny smiled and said, "Let's take turns. That way, nobody will be angry." + +Andy and the other friends agreed. They all took turns playing, and then they all had fun. Danny was happy that he came up with a solution, and he was proud that his friends listened to him. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was very nice. She gave the baby a test on a paper. The baby was excited to take the test. + +The test was very fair. The mommy gave the baby plenty of time to finish the test. The baby did her best! She looked at the paper and read the words carefully. Then she wrote an answer on the paper. + +When the baby was done, she gave the paper to the mommy. Then the mommy read what was written. She smiled. She told the baby she did a good job. The baby felt very happy and proud of herself. + +The mommy hugged the baby and said, "You passed the test! You did very well." +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl. She was only three years old, but she knew all about cabinets, because she saw them everywhere. + +One day the clever little girl wanted to wear something from her cabinet. So she opened the cabinet and she could not believe her eyes. Inside the cabinet, were all kinds of clothes, from pretty dresses to warm sweaters. + +The girl was so excited! She looked at each and every piece of clothing, and she finally chose a yellow dress. She put it on and laughed with delight. + +Finally, she picked out a pair of shoes to go with the dress. She wore them proudly as she went out to show her family what she was wearing. Everyone thought the clever little girl looked so beautiful and special in her yellow dress and shoes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was out walking in the woods. It was a gloomy day, there were no birds singing in the trees and everything seemed quiet. Suddenly she heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. She looked closer and saw a present! She was so excited and quickly grabbed it. But when she opened it, there was nothing inside. She was very sad and wanted to know who had left her this empty present. + +Just then a rabbit hopped out from the bush. The rabbit smiled at the girl and said, "Don't be so sad! I wanted to give you something special, so I left you this present." The girl thanked the rabbit for the present. + +The rabbit then hopped off into the woods. But before it went away, the rabbit said something special to the girl: "Whenever you feel sad, I want you to settle down somewhere quiet and be still. That way you can remember that I am always here to make you feel better." + +The girl remembered the rabbit's kind words and smiled. She found a nice spot under a tree, settled down and looked up into the cloudy sky. Suddenly the sky became a little brighter and the girl knew that everything was going to be okay. +John was a jolly 3 year old. He had a big sister who he loved very much. One day, he accidently hurt his sister while they were playing. She felt so sad and started to cry. John was very sorry and knew he had to heal her pain. He gave her a big hug and said, "I'm sorry!" His sister smiled and felt better. After that, they had a lot of fun playing together again. + +John was so happy to see his sister laughing and smiling again. He learned that day that hugs can heal a lot of hurt. From then on, John would always make sure his sister felt happy, even when she was sad. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to sail away on a boat. He put on his raincoat and made his way to the shore. + +When he got there he could see the boat. It was big and red. It had two sails. He was excited! +