Maverick is a biracial elementary school kid. His dad is black, his mom is white. One day at school he was pushed off the slide, the kids said he was mixed and couldn’t play with them. One said he wasn’t white go away. The other said he couldn’t play because he wasn’t black. Maverick goes home in tears asking his dad was he black or white? Dad explains he’s a blended blessing of both races

You are love. You are kind. You are passionate. You are compassionate. You are brave. You are a shepherd. You are justice. You are good. You are inherently and undeniably created in the image of God.

Fluffy the cloud becomes curious and leaves his friend Coton in clud city seeking adventure,and meets Whirl an cute mischievous whirl of wind, that teaches him home is where the heart is.

Zeynep feels energetic and lively."

Lena sat at her desk, staring at the blank page before her. The weight of expectation pressed against her shoulders—was her writing good enough? She had always admired the greats, those who wove words into art, but every time she tried, her sentences felt lifeless. One evening, her grandfather handed her an old fountain pen. "This ink," he said, "never fades. Every word you write with it stays forever." skeptical but intrigued, Lena wrote her first sentence: "Once upon a time, a girl discovered her voice." As she continued, the ink shimmered, as if the words held a life of their own. Day by day, Lena filled pages. She realized that writing wasn’t about being perfect , it was about expression, honesty, and courage. Each word she wrote gave her confidence, and soon, her once-blank pages turned into stories filled with emotion and meaning. Years later, she found her grandfather’s old note inside the pen case: "The ink never fades, because what we write lives in the minds of those who read it." Lena smiled. She finally understood the real magic wasn’t in the ink, but in the connection writing creates.

A wise leader once walked through a village where a skilled blacksmith, Elias, had forged the town’s strongest tools for years. One day, Elias’s hands grew weaker due to an illness, making it difficult to wield his hammer. The villagers, worried about losing their best blacksmith, debated what to do. Some suggested replacing him, while others ignored the problem, hoping it would fix itself. But the village leader saw a third path. The leader spoke with Elias, understanding his needs. With small changes—modifying his tools, adjusting his workspace, and giving him needed support—Elias continued to craft with precision, his wisdom and experience still invaluable to the village. The leader had not just helped one man; they had strengthened the entire community by ensuring everyone had what they needed to thrive. Leadership is not about removing those who struggle but about ensuring each worker has the tools to contribute. When employees need medical accommodations, leadership is the bridge between challenge and success. Build the bridge, and the work continues.

: A group of children discover a wishing well, but they soon learn that wishes are best granted through hard work and helping each other.

1 Sam is a happy girl 2 Sam lives in Switzerland in the mountains 3 Sam goes a walk 4 Sam sees beautiful things - flowers, trees, animals, an eagle, a stream 5 Sam sees a butterfly 6 Sam sings to the butterfly 7 The butterfly sits on Sam's shoulder 8 The butterfly starts to speak 9 The butterfly tells Sam what it means to be a good person, a kind person, a person who thinks of others 10 Sam says thank you 11 The butterfly flies up and says it was a pleasure and flies away 12 Sam goes home and is filled with happiness 13 Sam goes to sleep and dreams of her friends all being happy

A young boy is deeply passionate about soccer. Living in a town without a proper team, he takes the initiative by forming his own with other enthusiastic kids. Through hard work, dedication, and Alex's leadership, the team improves and gets invited to a regional tournament. Against all odds, they reach the finals, and with a decisive goal from Alex, they win the championship. The story highlights Alex's love for soccer, his determination to create a team, and their ultimate triumph, inspiring their town with their remarkable victory

Chensan was a lively and cheerful boy. He lived within the old walled village of Longxue Head, where his family's ancestral hall had been built beside the walls for generations. Every day after school, Chensan would go play at the gate of the ancestral hall. The moss-covered ancient stone steps in front of the hall was where Chensan liked to jump around, pretending he was a dragon. Chensan's best playmate was Meihu, a girl from the neighboring village who grew up there. They often went together to the Tianhou Temple in Longxue Head to play, looking at the candles and offerings in front of the statues. Chensan found everything in the Tianhou Temple novel. Sometimes, he and Meihu would also go to the ancient well at the entrance of the village to have water fights. It was Chensan's tenth birthday and he was excited for the lantern lighting ceremony. That night, dressed in traditional attire, he carried a torch and incense burner as he walked to the Deng Gong Shrine in Songling. It was Chensan's first time entering the majestic shrine hall, and he was amazed. Under the light of the flames, the glittering wall paintings appeared one by one before his eyes. After the lantern lighting ceremony ended, Chensan and his family went to the Tianhou Temple to pay respects. On the way home, the moon hung high in the sky, bathing the ancient walled village in an unusually peaceful glow. For the first time, Chensan developed a deep fondness for the traditional culture of his hometown. As Chensan grew older, he began to learn more about the history and culture of Longxue Head. From the village head and other elders, he heard the origins of the walled village, shrine halls, and Tianhou Temple. Chensan also started researching how to preserve these important cultural heritages that represent the local traditions...

Nine-year-old Savannah is a bright and imaginative girl who loves stargazing. However, lately, Savannah has been feeling the pressure to succeed academically and socially, leading her to neglect her passions and interests. One evening, after an exhausting day at school filled with tests, presentations, and social drama, Savannah sits in her room, feeling overwhelmed. Her mother notices her distress and encourages her to take a break and look at the stars, suggesting that sometimes stepping away from daily pressures can provide perspective. Reluctantly, Savannah takes her telescope outside. As she gazes at the cosmos, she notices a shooting star streaking across the sky. In that moment, she makes a heartfelt wish: to find a way to balance her dreams with the pressures of growing up. To her surprise, the shooting star transforms into a whimsical creature named Stella, who embodies the wonder of the universe. Stella takes Savannah on a magical journey through the night sky, visiting different constellations, each of which teaches Savannah a valuable life lesson. For example, she learns from the constellation Orion about perseverance, from the Big Dipper about working together with friends, and from the North Star about staying true to oneself. Through her adventures, Savannah reflects on her own life and the importance of pursuing her passions, even when life gets busy or overwhelming. By the end of their journey, as dawn begins to break, Savannah realizes that while responsibilities are necessary, it's equally important to nurture her interests and dreams. Back in her yard, with the first rays of sunlight illuminating her surroundings, Savannah feels renewed. She decides to create a "Star Journal" where she can combine her love for stargazing with her schoolwork, making her academic responsibilities more enjoyable.

A golden-haired girl walking through the forest with her mother finds a magical flower. Whose radiance covered everything around. "What is it?" asked the girl. "This is a magical flower that makes any wish come true," answered my mother. The girl made a wish that she would turn into a princess, and her mother into a queen, and they got into a wonderland to a big magical forest where there are animals, beautiful flowers, and a lot of sweets.

The telling of the Purim story. The story will be told to a young child. The basic premise is as follows: King Ahasuerus' Feast: Persian King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) throws a grand feast. Queen Vashti Banished: Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the king, so he deposes her. Esther Becomes Queen: A Jewish woman, Esther, is chosen as the new queen, but she keeps her Jewish identity secret. Haman’s Rise & Plot: Haman, the king’s advisor, hates the Jew Mordecai (Esther’s cousin) for not bowing to him and convinces the king to issue a decree to kill all Jews. Mordecai & Esther’s Plan: Mordecai urges Esther to speak to the king to save her people, despite the risk. Esther’s Courage: Esther hosts two banquets and finally reveals to the king that she is Jewish and that Haman is plotting against her people. Haman’s Downfall: The king, enraged, orders Haman to be hanged on the gallows Haman had built for Mordecai. Jews Saved & Victory Celebrated: The king allows the Jews to defend themselves, leading to their victory over their enemies. Purim Established: A joyous festival is declared to commemorate their survival.

Mom and Dad’s incredible journey begins in Portugal, where they meet in 2019 at a 3D design course—Mom was 28 and teaching interior design classes, and Dad, 27, was dreaming of becoming an architect in Canada. In 2021, during the pandemic, they find a farm in Salmon Arm, BC, where they work in exchange for food and shelter, making their dream of moving to Canada a reality. Mom even adopts two lambs from the farm! They make many wonderful friends in Salmon Arm, and four months later, with a trusty Pontiac Aztec, they find jobs in Vancouver and Abbotsford and settle in Surrey. On May 28, 2022, they get married on a beautiful farm in Salmon Arm, surrounded by both their families and friends. Two years later, they become permanent residents and buy a cozy apartment near Gateway Station in Surrey in 2023. By 2024, their lives take a magical turn—Mom is pregnant! On October 24, baby David is born, a healthy 4.5 kg bundle of joy. Mom’s parents fly in from Portugal to help, while Dad’s parents adore David from afar. It’s a story of love, resilience, and building a family in a new land.

Miko the Meerkat and Lou the lizard live in the hot and dry Kalahari Desert, they are best friends (Miko and Lou must be in one picture). Miko loves popping and looking out of burrows to explore the Kalahari. Lou is a clever lizard; she loves to imagine the stars in the sky so much that she sometimes forgets to listen in class. He was always digging burrows and often got distracted during his How to Spot a Predator class with the other meerkats. Lou also struggled in class. She couldn’t focus on her Sun Safety class with the other lizards because she was easily distracted by the clouds in the sky and often forgot to take down her homework.After visiting Dr Wild the Wildebeest, Miko and Lou learnt to do things that would help them to manage their ADHD. Miko became the captain of the sand surfing team and had the fastest record in the desert! Miko was also top of his insect tracking class and created the first ever pair of insect spy goggles that could see different insect tracks and tell you what type of insect you are looking at!Lou enjoyed stargazing so much that she was top of the class for astronomy and could name every constellation (Miko and Lou need to be in the desert, in scenes like the class there needs to be other meerkat and lizards, not children) . They have support from their parents, teachers and classmates. But the best part was that they could count on each other!

Little Fox awakens in a shiver. "It sure is chilly. It's time to get ready for the long cold!" Little Fox puts on his tie and his cap. He grabs his little wagon to gather supplies. Little Fox begins down the walk, where he finds some acorns. "Hmm, maybe I can make some acorn soup!" He collects ten acorns and puts them in his wagon. Little Fox stops at Rabbit's house. Rabbit is getting ready for the long cold as well. Rabbit is harvesting and stacking many carrots. Little Fox thinks, " Maybe some carrots would be good in my soup." Little Fox gives Rabbit two acorns for one carrot. Little Fox heads on down the walk by Hedghog's hole. Hedgehog is busy collecting moss for his bed and twigs for his door. Little Fox helps Hedgehog gather his supplies. Hedgehog gives Little Fox 2 bundles of twigs for three acorns. Little Fox continues down the walk to find more things for the long cold. Little fox came upon Turtle fishing in the pond. " Wow, some fish would be tasty in my soup!" he exclaimed. Turtle gives Little Fox 3 small fish for 4 of his acorns. Little Fox continues down the walk to find more things for the long cold. Little Fox finds Porcupine stuck under a log. Little Fox lifts the log and helps Porcupine to get free. Porcupine gives little fox a quill for his help! Satisfied with his adventurous walk, Little Fox begins to head home. Little Fox's wagon is a little heavier than when he started. He pulls his wagon around Turtle's pond, over Hedgehog's hole, passes Rabbit's house, and finally reaches his den. Little Fox is tired from his work today, but he's not finished yet. Little Fox takes everything inside. He looks at his findings for the long cold and is happy. He has an acorn, crunchy carrots, and tasty fish for his soup! He has plenty of twigs to keep his fire warm and toasty and a new quill to knit a new tie and cap! Little Fox finishes eating his soup and climbs into bed for a well-deserved good night's rest. The End.

A Heartwarming Christmas Story. In this touching tale, a little girl’s kindness and love lead her to a beautiful new friendship. When she invites a poor family to join her for Christmas, unexpected surprises unfold, filling hearts with joy, generosity, and the true spirit of the season. A story that reminds us all of the magic that happens when we open our hearts to others.

Georgie, a boy so bright and keen, Lived in a house, so sparkly and clean With toys galore, of every kind, A happier place he would not find. He would watch his heroes jump and fly, On his big TV, up to the sky. His superhero's, were strong and and fast and bold, His favorite stories, will be told. One day, surprise, a tiny guest, A baby brother, put to the test. Georgie was excited, a joyful cheer, A new companion, to hold so dear. Max, the baby, so small and sweet, A cuddly bundle, a tiny treat. Georgie will watch him grow and grow, A bond of love, they will always know. Together they'd play, a happy sight, With blocks and scooters, so full of light. Georgie would teach, with gentle care, How to crawl and play, without a dare. Max would giggle, a happy sound, And Georgie's love, will be around. A brotherly bond, a special tie, A love that would never say goodbye.

Food that has faces

Ollie and Alex wanted to learn more about banking and the world of personal finance. So they went to PNC Bank in downtown Cincinnati to learn more. They meet with the banker Jala to ask her questions.