a young African queen who lost her crown before her tenth birthday

A man in a dark house full of mirrors

The girl want to be a prettiest in the world.

הסיפור נועד לעזור לילדים ביישנים להתגבר על הביישנות. לאמיר יש יום הולדת, ורותם מאוד מתרגשת. היא קונה לו מתנה, מכינה לו ברכה יפה והולכת ברגל עם אבא לבית של אמיר ליום ההולדת. כשמגיעים, יש שם הרבה ילדים: רותם, נגה, אביגיל, מתן, וכמובן גם אמיר. רותם משחקת עם כולם בחבילה הגיעה ובמשחקים אחרים, אוכלת חטיפים וממתקים, ושרה לאמיר שירי יום הולדת. אבל כשאמא של אמיר מביאה את עוגת יום ההולדת, יש לרותם בעיה: כל הילדים: אמיר, נגה, מתן ואביגיל, רצים לעוגה, יש המולה ורותם מתביישת להדחף ולבקש לעצמה עוגה. היא הולכת לאבא ומבקשת ממנו לעזור לה, ואבא מסביר לה איך לפלס דרך בין הילדים, להושיט את היד ולבקש עוגה. רותם הולכת לנסות, אבל לא מצליחה לדבר כי היא מתביישת. היא כן מצליחה להושיט יד, וזה מספיק בשביל שאמא של אמיר תשים לב ותיתן לה עוגה. רותם גאה בעצמה ושמחה, ואוכלת עוגה עם כל שאר הילדים, ומרימה עם כולם את אמיר על הכיסא. לאחר מכן, בדרך הביתה, אבא אומר לרותם כמה גם הוא גאה בה שהצליחה להתגבר על הביישנות.

a silent shelf for animals to put away their phone and immerse themselves in monotask reading, gaining back the attention

Mabel was 2 ½ years old, full of energy and giggles. Her little brother, Henry, had just learned to crawl. Aegon, their fluffy black Maltipoo, always watched over them. And Daddy? Well, Daddy was the bravest of them all. One afternoon, the living room turned into a magical playground. Daddy helped the kids pull all the pillows off the big grey couch. They built castles, bridges, and mountains. Mabel jumped, Henry crawled, and Aegon wiggled his tail. Daddy lay on the floor, looking at his phone. He was deep in thought when he heard it. Squish. Smoosh. Then—warmth. Right on his neck. Daddy turned slowly. Mabel stood nearby, bouncing on the pillows, her face full of laughter. But something was… off. Her diaper had lost the battle. And Henry? Sweet, curious Henry had found a surprise. Daddy’s eyes went wide. Henry was holding the poop. Not just holding it—squeezing it. And before Daddy could react—plop! Henry placed it right on Daddy’s neck. "I HAVE POOP ON MY NECK! AHHHHH!" Daddy shouted, leaping up. Henry squealed with laughter. Mabel rolled on the floor, laughing so hard she could barely breathe. Even Aegon barked in surprise. Daddy scooped up his giggling, poop-covered son and rushed to the bathroom. He scrubbed Henry’s hands, wiped his own neck, and sighed. Mabel was still in the living room, laughing and laughing. From that day on, Daddy had a new name. Poop Neck. “Daddy,” Mabel would say, grinning, “you’re Poop Neck!” And every time, Daddy would shake his head, smile, and pull them both into a hug. Daddy said, “I love you forever and forever. No matter what. Even if…” He paused, narrowing his eyes at Henry. “…you put poop on my neck.” And the house filled with laughter once again. The End.

Scene 1 Sophie, the happy squirrel, loved jumping from branch to branch. She also loved making others smile and feel happy. Scene 2 One morning, Sophie saw her friend Finn, a gentle fox, sitting by himself near a tree. He seemed sad. Sophie skipped over and asked, “Hey Finn, you look sad. What’s wrong?” Finn sighed. “I sometimes feel like I don’t belong in the forest. Everyone’s busy, and I feel left out.” Scene 3 Sophie’s heart warmed. She didn’t want Finn to feel alone. “Don’t worry! We’ll spend the day together. You don’t need to fit in anywhere because you’re perfect just as you are!” Finn’s ears perked up. “Really?” “Of course! Let’s have fun exploring the forest!” Sophie said. Scene 4 The two friends explored the forest. Sophie bounced from branch to branch, and Finn trotted along, wagging his tail. They played, raced, and laughed together. Scene 5 They came to a glade with colorful flowers and a stream. Sophie twirled in the meadow and said, “See? The forest is beautiful, and you belong here, Finn.” Finn smiled. “You’re right, Sophie. I feel better now.” Scene 6 As the sun set, they sat on a rock, watching the stars. “This was the best day,” Finn said. “Thank you, Sophie. You made me so much happier.” Sophie smiled. “That’s what friends are for. I’m always here for you.” Scene 7 From then on, Sophie and Finn spent every day together in the forest, exploring, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company. They knew that as long as they had each other, the forest would always feel like home.

Benito, a rescued Border Collie, missed his street friends - Mimi the cat, Polly the parrot, and Max the dog. One day, he saw an open gate and dashed to the streets, reuniting joyously with his old pals. They played all day, reliving past adventures. But as night fell, Benito felt a pang of homesickness. The streets felt colder, and the joy of scavenging food paled in comparison to his warm, loving home. Realizing where his heart truly belonged, Benito bid his friends goodbye and returned home. His family welcomed him back with open arms. Benito learned that home is where love and belonging are, not just a place. His family understood his feelings and arranged regular meetings with his street friends. Benito found happiness in the perfect balance of his family's love and his friendships, learning that he didn't have to choose one over the other. He had the best of both worlds.

## خالد، سيف الله المسلول كان خالد بن الوليد، فارسًا شجاعًا وقائدًا حكيمًا. عاش في زمن الرسول محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، وكان من أشد معارضي الإسلام في البداية. كان معروفًا بمهاراته القتالية الفذة، وقوته العظيمة. ذات يوم، سمع خالد عن الرسول محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، وعن رسالته السماوية. شعر في قلبه بالفضول، وقرر الذهاب لمعرفة المزيد. عندما التقى بالرسول، أُعجب بكلامه الحكيم ورسالته السمحاء. شعر خالد أنّه وجد الحقيقة التي كان يبحث عنها، فأسلم وأصبح من أشدّ المؤمنين بالله. بعد إسلامه، أصبح خالد من أقوى جنود المسلمين. قاد جيوشهم في العديد من المعارك، وفاز بانتصارات عظيمة. كان يُعرف باسم 'سيف الله المسلول' لشجاعته وقوته في المعارك. في إحدى المعارك، واجه خالد جيشًا كبيرًا من الكفار. كان الجيش الإسلامي أصغر بكثير، لكن خالد لم ييأس. قاد رجاله بشجاعة وحكمة، وأظهر لهم كيف يحاربون بذكاء، لا بقوة فقط. حارب خالد بشجاعة، وكلّما رأى رجاله يترددون، أشعل فيهم روح النصر. في نهاية المعركة، انتصر المسلمون بفضل شجاعة خالد وإيمانه القوي.

King of the Heart, is about a young African-American boy named Elrick learning how to understand and manage his emotions. Elrick often feels overwhelmed by feelings like anger, sadness, and joy, but with the guidance of his parents, he discovers that emotions are a natural part of life and can be managed with care and practice. Through tools like a "Feelings Journal," deep breathing, and introspection, Elrick learns to embrace his emotions as visitors in his "kingdom" and develops strategies to handle them. The story encourages self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience, empowering young readers—particularly African-American boys—to see themselves as strong, capable, and in control of their inner worlds.

In a bustling city

Dos hermanos que se quieren mucho, a uno le gusta leer, la música y las matemáticas, al otro saltar, jugar y reír mucho, son felices y se divierten juntos a su familia.

Tony, a plastic bottle, longs for a meaningful existence beyond being discarded. Eager to be recycled, he explores various methods through conversations with recycled pals—a milk jug, a TV remote, and a trash bag. Each avenue presents challenges: bugs can't handle much plastic, heat-based processes release toxins, and turning into building blocks is impractical and costly. Disheartened, Tony faces a grim reality: the world isn't equipped for plastics like him to find new life. His dream of recycling remains unfulfilled, highlighting the urgent need for a world less reliant on disposable plastics. The solution lies in reducing their production and opting for reusable alternatives, sparing future plastics from Tony's fate.

In the city of New York, where buildings reached the sky and the streets buzzed with excitement . Lyla the bunny lived in New York. Lyla loved the colours purple and yellow, loved to paint and adored roller skating But there was one thing Lyla was scared of. Roller coasters. One day, Lyla hopped into her favourite ramen shop, slurping tasty ramen noodles. As she sat enjoying her meal, a cheerful voice spoke behind her. "Hey, Lyla! Can I join you?" It was Sonic the hedgehog, " “Of course!" Sonic sat on the seat next to her. "What are you up to today?" . "Maybe painting in the Park. Do you want to join me?" "Sure thing! I love exploring the park." Once they , Lyla and Sonic talked about their favorite spots. Just as they were about to leave, a shadow towered over them. Dr. Eggman, the evil scientist who loved to start chaos."If it isn't Lyla the bunny and Sonic the hedgehog. " Eggman laughed "What do you want this time, Eggman?" "Just a challenge. A painting contest." Lyla’s ears perked "A painting contest?" Eggman nodded. "My robots versus you and Sonic. The theme is 'New York City'. Winner gets bragging rights!" Sonic and Lyla both "We can do this. Let's show Eggman what we can do." Lyla and Sonic accepted Eggman's challenge. They roamed through the city, canvases.Lyla painted the Brooklyn bridge , while Sonic zoomed around Meanwhile, Eggman's robots tried to distract them, Lyla and Sonic's paintings captured New York City beautifully. The judges, , all chirped in approval. "You did it, Lyla!" Sonic cheered, "We did it! Thanks for being a faithful friend.

Page 1: Osh, six, raced up the mountain. Ish, four, chased after him. “Wait, Osh!” she called. Their family had drifted apart, but a storm was coming. Page 2: Rain poured. The river swelled. “Mama, will the water take our house?” Ish whispered. XH hugged her. “We’ll be okay, sweetheart.” Page 3: The town wasn’t okay. Osh frowned. “Everything’s ruined.” DH put a hand on his shoulder. “Not everything. We have each other.” Page 4: Then Ish pointed. “What’s in there?” A warehouse, full of clothes. XH held up a coat. “We can save these.” DH smiled. “For the town.” Page 5: For days, they sorted and washed. “This jacket is perfect for Mr. Jones!” Osh said. “Ms. Annie will love these boots!” Ish twirled. Page 6: As Christmas neared, the store shined with lights. “Let’s make it special!” Ish cheered. People came, smiling, hugging, thankful. Page 7: On Christmas Eve, the store filled with laughter. “Best Christmas ever,” Osh said. DH chuckled. “Better than presents?” Ish grinned. “Giving is better!” Page 8: After the holidays, DH had an idea. “How ‘bout the rodeo?” Osh gasped. “Barrel racing!” Ish clapped. “Cowboys!” Page 9: At the rodeo, they met Mae. “Your outfits are so pretty!” Ish said. Mae beamed. “I sew them myself.” “Teach us?” Osh asked. Page 10: Mae showed them how to sew. “Snip, stitch, tada!” she said. Osh made a bag. Ish decorated a dress. Page 11: As the sun set, DH hugged XH. “We’re a family again,” he said. XH smiled. “And we have a town full of friends.” Page 12: The store stayed open, always giving. Osh, Ish, XH, and DH learned— Family, like love, only grows when shared.

Miss Orange County goes to the farmer’s market. She likes to make orange juice every day and the market has the juiciest oranges in all of town. As she puts oranges in her basket, a young girl named Emily came up to her. “Are you Miss Orange County?” “Yes, I am!” “Can I get your autograph?” Miss Orange County: “Yes, of course” While Miss Orange County was signing Emily’s hat, she could see Emily looking her up and down. Emily: “I wish I could be a queen, too.” Miss Orange County: “But you already are.” Emily: “Well what do you mean?” Page 6: Miss Orange County: “Everyone can be a queen. Beauty is based on the good we create in the world around us and how we can make our communities beautiful” “Zookeepers are queens because they keep our wildlife safe and healthy.” “A police officer’s beauty comes from their commitment to keeping their city safe.” Doctors help us stay beautiful, healthy, and strong.

In a small, quiet village surrounded by green hills, lived Luna, a little cat with shiny blue eyes and a playful tail. She loved going on adventures with her best friend Milo, a smart and cheerful rabbit.

In a snowy town, Sunny, a chubby yellow cat, stumbled upon a forgotten bottle of bubbles. Entranced by their shimmer, he began a playful chase, batting at the bubbles. Joining the fun was Rosie, a cute dog with floppy ears and a wagging tail. Together, they frolicked, chasing bubbles that danced in the moonlight. Their joy attracted kids and adults, all enchanted by the sight of Sunny and Rosie amidst the floating bubbles on the wintry Christmas Eve. As the bubbles drifted away into the night sky, the town paused in wonder. Snowflakes fell gently, adding to the enchantment of the moment. Satisfied and cuddled in the snow, Sunny and Rosie dreamt of wondrous adventures, spreading joy wherever they went.

Luna, a young monarch butterfly, emerges from her chrysalis with a single instinct: to follow the ancient path of migration. As she embarks on her journey across California, she encounters lush wildflower meadows, sprawling urban landscapes, and barren fields where milkweed once grew. Along the way, she meets other creatures—some struggling to survive in changing environments and others adapting in unexpected ways. With each stop, Luna faces new challenges: dodging traffic, finding food in pesticide-laden fields, and braving unpredictable weather. She learns from an elder butterfly about the dwindling habitats and the humans trying to save them. As she nears her destination, Luna must make a choice—will she settle in the last remaining sanctuary, or will she fight to find a new path forward? Told through the eyes of a fragile yet resilient monarch, Wings of Change is a heartfelt story about the impact of climate change and habitat destruction on one of nature’s most delicate travelers. With themes of perseverance, interconnectedness, and hope, this book invites readers to see the world from a butterfly’s perspective and inspires action to protect our shared home.

A black squirrel who lives in a house travels the world, then misses home and his mom.