Lily loved to run. Every morning, she laced up her bright blue sneakers and raced her dog, Buster, to the old oak tree at the end of her street. Buster usually won, but Lily didn't mind. She just loved the feeling of the wind in her hair and the sun on her face.

One sunny Saturday, Lily's school announced its annual "Fun Run." It wasn't a race to win prizes, but a run where everyone tried their best. Lily was excited! She spent the whole week practicing, running extra laps around the park. She even helped her little brother, Tom, practice for the "Toddler Trot."

On the day of the Fun Run, the park was buzzing with people. Lily felt a little nervous, but mostly excited. When the whistle blew, she started running steadily. She saw her friend Maya far ahead and her classmate Sam just behind her. Suddenly, she heard a small cry. Tom, who was supposed to be in the Toddler Trot, had tripped and scraped his knee near the starting line. His mom was busy helping another child.

Lily stopped. Her heart told her to keep running, to try her best in the race. But her eyes saw Tom, tears welling up. Without thinking, Lily turned and ran back to her brother. She knelt beside him. "Are you okay, Tom?" she asked softly. She helped him stand up and walked him over to their mom. By the time she returned to the race, most of the runners were already at the finish line.

Lily slowly finished the race, not caring that she wasn't near the front. When she crossed the finish line, her mom and Tom were waiting. Tom hugged her tight. "Thank you, Lily," he whispered. Lily smiled. Helping Tom felt even better than winning. She knew she had done the right thing.

Honeybees are incredible insects that live in large groups called colonies. A single colony can have thousands of bees! Most bees in a colony are worker bees. These female bees do many jobs. They fly from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen. Nectar is a sweet liquid that bees turn into honey. Pollen is like dust on flowers, and bees use it for food.

Worker bees use their six legs to carry pollen back to the hive. Their bodies are covered in tiny hairs that help them collect pollen. Inside the hive, bees work together to build hexagonal wax cells. These cells are used to store honey and pollen, and also to raise baby bees.

Honeybees are very important because they help plants grow. When they fly from flower to flower, they carry pollen with them. This process is called pollination. Without pollination, many plants would not be able to make fruits or seeds. That means we wouldn't have many of our favorite foods, like apples, berries, and almonds! So, the next time you see a bee, remember how much good they do.