Lily loved to play. She loved to jump rope, swing high on the swings, and bounce her ball. One thing Lily did not like to do was run. "It's boring!" she'd groan whenever her mom suggested a jog in the park. "I'd rather stay home and read." One sunny afternoon, Lily was playing in her room. Her favorite pair of bright pink sneakers sat by the door just waiting to be worn. Suddenly, with a mischievous glint in their eyes, the sneakers hopped off the floor and skipped towards the window! Lily gasped. "My shoes! Stop!" she cried, but the sneakers were already out the window and were bouncing down the street. Lily raced after them, her heart pounding. She chased them down the sidewalk and around the corner until she was out of breath. "Come back!" she yelled, her voice echoing through the neighborhood. The sneakers, however, were having the time of their lives. They bounced past beautiful flower gardens, dodged around playful puppies, and they even slid down a hill. Lily, huffing and puffing, finally caught up to her runaway shoes. She scooped them up, feeling a strange tingling sensation in her legs. "You silly shoes! You can’t just run away! I don’t like to run and you made me chase you. You made me feel SO tired!" she said. Her mom, who had been watching from the window, chuckled. "Looks like you're having fun. Can I join you?” she asked. Lily, surprised by how much fun she was having running, decided to keep going and said “yes, let’s go”.

As the 2025 Chinese New Year approaches, the bustling town of Jade Blossom is preparing for the grand celebration of the Wood Dragon’s year—a rare and auspicious event. Twelve-year-old Mei Ling discovers an ancient scroll hidden in her grandfather’s tea house, revealing a prophecy about a mysterious dragon spirit that awakens only during this unique zodiac cycle. Guided by the clues in the scroll and the wise tales of her grandfather, Mei Ling embarks on a thrilling adventure through vibrant lantern festivals, bustling markets, and serene mountain temples. Along the way, she befriends a mischievous red panda and learns the importance of courage, tradition, and family. Will Mei Ling unlock the secrets of the Wood Dragon and bring its blessings to her town, or will the challenges of the journey prove too great? This heartwarming story weaves Chinese mythology, New Year customs, and the vibrant energy of the Year of the Wood Dragon into an unforgettable tale for readers of all ages.

A fish seeks adventure only to find out that his best life is right at home.

A young explorer sets out on an exciting adventure through mysterious lands, testing their courage and quick thinking.

Once upon a time, at La Salle University, two unlikely heroes roamed its halls: Pinocchio, the genius, and Aladdin, the mind-reading. Hades, the new dean, had a sinister plan—using his Soul Corruption power to control students' minds. His enforcer, Captain Hook, could freeze time for short bursts. Pinocchio and Aladdin noticed students acting strangely and uncovered the truth. One night, they confronted Hades and Hook in the library. "You’re too late!" Hades sneered. Hook attempted to freeze time, but Pinocchio had already built a device to counter him. "Your power has limits," he declared, activating the Thought Reversal Generator. The students were freed from Hades' grip. Hook, now powerless, was outmaneuvered by Aladdin, who read his mind and sent him crashing into a bookshelf. Furious, Hades vanished in a swirl of smoke, vowing revenge. With La Salle safe once more, the heroes were celebrated. And so, knowledge triumphed over darkness, and they all lived happily ever after.

A class of black children students go to a farm to learn about pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, duck, cows, milk and eggs for the first time. Jean explores.

jena is a black first grade student with special needs that has trouble reading

"Join KPJ and her beloved Mormor on an unforgettable zoo-tastic adventure in this heartwarming tale of laughter, curiosity, and unexpected encounters. As they explore the wonders of Binder's Park Zoo, they encounter mischievous giraffes that try to eat Mormors hair, thwey make friends with chatty lemurs, and indulge in sweet ice cream treats. From hair-raising escapades to winding roads serenaded by Willie Nelson on the way home, every moment is filled with joy and discovery. Through laughter and shared experiences, KPJ and Mormor forge a bond that transcends generations, proving that the best adventures are those shared with loved ones. Get ready to embark on a journey of whimsy and wonder in 'KPJ and Mormor's Zoo-tastic Adventure'."

Once in the heart of the Enchanted Forest, there was a tiny star named Twinkle. Twinkle loved granting wishes to children, but one day, it lost its sparkle. Determined to shine again, Twinkle embarked on a journey to find the legendary Starlight Springs. Along the way, it encountered a wise owl named Luna, who guided Twinkle through the dark woods. At Starlight Springs, the waters sparkled with magical energy. Twinkle dipped in and emerged brighter than ever. With its renewed sparkle, Twinkle returned to the night sky, making dreams come true once more. And so, every night, Twinkle's radiant glow lit up the dreams of children, spreading joy across the world.

1. Toto always be kind to everyone, but whenever he needs some kindness, he does not get it. 2. Sunny afternoon, Toto was been collecting food under a tree. Suddenly, he found a baby bird fell down. Then, He decided to climbed the tree to send back a baby bird into the nest. 3. Another day came, Toto was been walking around the forest. Suddenly, he saw Tata was been built her nest. Toto helped Tata to build up the nest. 4. Again and again whenever Toto looked at someone needs for help. He always intiated to helped them. 5. Until a bad day came, The winter season occurred. Food didn’t have any food left in his nest. He is hungry, but the food ran out 6. He decided to go out while was snowing. He searched some food. Finally, there is an EK tree left was covered by snow. 7. After he found the food, he went back into the nest. But, he was shocked because his nest was broken was buried by snow. He was confused because he could not build the nest by self. Unfortunately, he could not find someone helping him who he had helped before. 8. Luckily, there was a snake approached Toto. Firstly, Toto was afraid. “wh---at are you doing? Please do not eat me?” Toto said, Lula replied “ Don’t worry, I will not, Instead I come to help you” Lula came with kind intentions to help Toto. Although, Her appearance was so scary without feet and hands which scared Toto. Lula and Toto built up Toto’s nest together.

Aiden and his best friend Otum are both 6 years old. The love going to school. They love to play with Lego at school and love reading books. They are very smart.

Sally Snail must overcome an obstacle after moving in to her first home. She wants independence. Sally can’t get the mail at her new house because the mailbox is too tall. She asks for help from her 3 friends: Bailey Bear, Damien Dog, Timothy Turtle. Ben the Bear is a friend of Sally’s, but has been disabled his whole life. He tries to find a way to help his friend reach the mailbox. His wheelchair is to big to help lift her up to the mailbox. Damien Dog has been blind for all his life. He is a close friend of Sally's . He has great ideas, but feels unhelpful because he is blind. He is the strongest one of the friends. Timmy the Turtle has Autism. He acts very strange and knows it. He is the smartest of the friends. He can come up with a plan to get Sally to her mail, but he does not have the strength to lift heavy objects. He has been teased all his life, but feels comfortable with his friends. He comes up with a plan to build a ramp so Sally can get her mail.

A boy from a small toen with a passion and talent for baseball try’s out and makes the team in the new Junior Major League!

A biracial little boy confused about his race, when the kids at school started picking on him

Page 1: Sam has a hat. Page 2: The hat is red. Page 3: Sam can run. Page 4: The hat fell off. Page 5: Sam is sad. Page 6: Dad got the hat. Page 7: Sam is glad!

Once upon a time, there were two children named Audrey and Daniel. Their dad loved fishing more than anything! One sunny day, Dad packed up his fishing gear and took Audrey, Daniel, and their Jack Russell terrier, Butch, down to the creek for a day of fishing fun. Butch, of course, was excited for a swim. Dad helped Audrey and Daniel set up their fishing lines. First, Audrey caught a small carp! She was so excited, she jumped up and down. Then, Dad hooked the biggest fish Audrey and Daniel had ever seen – a huge cod! He shouted to Daniel, "Grab the net!" The 4kg cod was a monster! "Fish and chips tonight!" Audrey exclaimed. Poor Daniel! The fish kept stealing the bait right off his hook. Hours passed, and Dad and Audrey caught lots of fish. They started to pack up, but Daniel was determined. "Even if I have to stay all night," he declared, "I'm going to catch a fish!" Just then, Daniel's line started to zip! "Get it! Get it!" Dad yelled. Daniel pulled and pulled, and up came a beautiful barramundi – almost bigger than Daniel himself! He had caught the biggest fish of the day! Dad was super proud of Audrey and Daniel. They were fishing masters! They went home smelling strongly of fish. "You better go clean up!" Mum said, "I'm not letting those stinky fish monsters back in the house!" After a good scrub, it was time for dinner. Dad cooked the delicious fish on the barbie, and told them stories of his amazing fishing adventures. He promised their next trip would be on a boat! Audrey and Daniel couldn't wait for their next big fishing adventure with their dad.

In a vibrant coral reef, a group of sea creatures learns that their differences make their friendship stronger. Together, they discover that everyone has something special to offer. In the blue ocean, Dolphin greets her friends at the reef. "Hey everyone! Let’s play together today," she says excitedly. Sea Turtle hesitates, "I want to, but I’m slow. Will you wait for me?" Clown Fish reassures him, "Don’t worry, Brother! We will go at your pace." Their friendship shines as they support each other. As they explore the colorful coral, Starfish clings to a rock. "I can’t swim like you all, but I can stick to the rocks!" Dolphin encourages her, "That’s okay, Starfish. You can watch us from there!" They swim through the reef, appreciating each other's unique abilities. The friends play hide and seek. Clown Fish hides in an anemone, while Sea Turtle blends behind seaweed. Dolphin finds them both but forgets to check below. Starfish calls out, "You forgot to look down here!" They laugh, enjoying the game. Suddenly, a shadow looms over them. "What is that? It looks scary!" Sea Turtle exclaims. Dolphin reassures, "It’s just a boat. Let’s stick together!" When Clown Fish gets caught in a net, Sea Turtle and Dolphin work together to free him. Relieved and safe, Starfish reflects, "We are all so different, but we make a great team!" Dolphin smiles, "Our differences make us stronger." Clown Fish adds, "Thank you, everyone." Their adventure proves that friendship is built on embracing differences and working together.

A story of two sisters from West Africa Liberia coming to America without their mother and sisters

1. Brown skinned little girl named Mya with high pigtails, purple glasses and a sassy face sticking her tongue out. Sun rays in the background, Fruits and vegetables on the front page with faces on them Page 2: Brown skinned little girl named Mya with high pigtails, purple glasses smiling. Page 2: Brown skinned little girl with high pigtails, purple with a picky face holding a papaya. Page 3: Brown skinned girl with apples, oranges, strawberries and grapes around her. Page 4: Brown skinned little girl with high pigtails, purple glasses holding a banana. Page 5: Brown skinned little girl with high pigtails, purple glasses sitting at a table writing her abc’s on a piece of paper with her mom sitting at the table too with a plate of carrots and peas with dinner. Page 6: Brown skinned little girl with high pigtails, purple glasses sticking her tongue out at her plate of carrots. Older brown skinned man comforting her pointing at the plate. Page 8: Brown skinned little girl with high pigtails, purple glasses with a mean picky face. Page 9: Mya’s Nana surprised her with chocolate cake and candy. When mommy found out, she wasn’t too dandy. Mya with her Nana bringing home chocolate cake and candy. Her mom looks upset when she sees them. Page 10: Mommy said, “Nana, those are way too many sweets for one to eat! Page 11: Mya heard and cried, “No, no! Those sweets are for me.” Mommy sighed, “Oh, baby those will rot your teeth.” Page 12: “Eating healthy foods will help you grow. Say yes to fruits and vegetables and don’t say no.” Page 13: Mya knows that her mommy is teaching her the right foods to eat. Mya and her mommy together learning about the right fruits and vegetables to eat.” Page 14: When she eats her fruits and vegetables, mommy lets her have a sweet treat. Mya Page 15: Mya and her mommy are hugging with a Purple Heart in the background behind them.

In a big city lived 2 sisters, Ahana & Helena. Ahana was 10 years old, and Helena was 5 years old. Ahana loved to solve mysteries around town. Helena’s favourite thing in the world is her teddy – Teddify. They lived with their dad and stepmum, Kate. One morning Ahana woke to the sound of her little sister crying, said “Ahana do you know where Teddify is.” “No, I don’t know but let’s go find her” said Ahana as she put on her detective outfit. They first searched all around the house for Teddify. Ahana then ran up to their dad. “Dad, do you know where Teddify is” asked Ahana. “I don’t know maybe she went for a walk,” said dad as he chuckled The girls walked down the street to the supermarket hand in hand. Helena asked, “Hi there have you seen Teddify?” “No sorry, not in the shop but I saw one on the park bench this morning ” said Bella sadly. They ran to the park, Helena found a teddy. “This is my teddy” screamed a little girl. “but but” sputtered Helena. Ahana asked both the little girls to please stop arguing, she crouched down to Helena and asked “Doesn’t Teddify have a jumper?” “Yes, she does, sorry” said Helena glumly walking back to the house. When they came back home, Kate saw Helena crying. “Oh no Helena are you alright? Why are you crying?” she asked. Ahana explained how Teddify was missing and how they searched for her everywhere the whole morning. “Mum, have you seen Teddify?” the girls asked. “Sorry no I have been busy doing laundry this morning” replied mum. Hearing this, Ahana’s face lit up “Follow me Helena” she cried. Five seconds later they were ripping clothes out of the basket and at the bottom they found a clean and shiny Teddify. Cuddling Teddify close Helena gave Ahana a big hug and thanked her. “Another case solved!!” the girls cried in unison.