1. Mom, Dad, Eli and his younger brother Simon spent a snowy week in Leavenworth Washington, a Bavarian town. 2. We went sledding, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, built a snow cave and went hunting for polar bears. 3. At night we played cards and watched "Aristocats" and episodes of "Bluey". 4. We each got a stuffed animal. Eli named his cougar stuffie "Sandcat Marie". Simon named his white wolf stuffie "Foof". 5. We had a great time but I was happy to get back to our home in Seattle afterwards.

### Key Points for Illustrations 1. **Temir in the City**: - Temir packing for his trip with excitement. - Busy cityscape in the background. 2. **Arrival at Kurkuzhin**: - Temir running towards his grandparents' cozy cottage. - Warm, welcoming scene with birds and flowers. 3. **Grandparents’ Warm Welcome**: - Grandma hugging Temir. - Grandpa smiling with a tractor in the background. 4. **Tractor Adventure**: - Temir climbing onto the big red tractor. - Grandpa guiding him with a proud expression. 5. **Driving the Tractor**: - Temir laughing as he drives through the cornfields. - Rows of tall corn swaying around them. 6. **Hiking in the Mountains**: - Temir and Grandpa walking through a forest, surrounded by trees. - Beautiful mountain scenery in the background. 7. **Rescuing the Rabbit**: - Temir gently freeing the rabbit from the bushes. - Grandpa encouraging him nearby. 8. **View from the Mountain Top**: - Temir gasping at the stunning view of the village below. - A bright sunset casting golden light over the scene. 9. **Bedtime Reflection**: - Temir snuggled in bed, smiling as he thinks about the day. - A cozy, peaceful bedroom atmosphere. 10. **Dreaming of Adventures**: - A dreamy illustration of Temir imagining future adventures in Kurkuzhin, surrounded by nature and animals.

A zebra is looking at her image in the lake. At first, she is happy with what she sees, but when she remembers a few remarks from other animals that spoke ill of her appearance, her previously beautiful body parts suddenly seem ugly, stupid, etc.

Carmencita does it all. Its her bday and her family would like to surprise her with something extra special for her birthday. They all know she has many special gifts. Like making sure everyone is cared for and loved. She prepares heavenly meals and makes laundry disappear. She gives the best healing hugs and always knows exactly what to say to make a cloudy day seem bright. She is like an undercover super HERO. can it be ? should her family get her a special super hero cape for her special surprise ?

3 bush babies explore the forest and find animals that live there.

Brayden and Bryar, twin siblings who do everything together, wake up excited for the weekend. But their parents have a new rule—it's time to learn about hygiene and self-care! During breakfast, their mom and dad gives them a challenge: complete a list of self-care tasks by the end of the day. At first, they think it’ll be easy—until they realize boys and girls have different needs! Brayden struggles to wash his face and comb his short, kinky hair, while Bryar gets frustrated detangling her long curls. When it’s time for deodorant, Brayden thinks it smells weird, and Bryar doesn’t see why she needs it. Bath time turns into an adventure as they giggle at bubbles and learn to scrub properly. Just when they feel confident, Bryar struggles to braid her hair, and Brayden forgets to trim his nails. Frustrated, they turn to their parents for help. With patience, teamwork, and a lot of dance breaks, they complete their tasks. By bedtime, they feel fresh and proud, realizing self-care isn’t just a chore—it helps them feel good. As they snuggle in, they promise to help each other stick to their new routine, because learning together is always more fun!

Page 1 Once there was a princess named Maya, so bright, With a heart full of kindness and eyes of delight. Each evening she’d gaze at the stars so high, Dreaming she’d join them and dance in the sky. Page 2 One magical night, a fairy appeared, With a sparkling wand and dress that cheered. She looked like Minnie Mouse!, so graceful and sweet, Her glow lit the room, what a magical treat! Page 3 “Dear Maya,” she said, “Your heart is so pure, And tonight is a night of magic for sure. Because you’re so good and you listen to Mommy and Daddy so well, I’ll grant you one wish; now, isn’t that swell?” Page 4 Maya’s wish was to dance with the stars, To twirl and to leap on the moon and Mars. “Close your eyes, my dear, and wish from your heart. Have faith in the magic, and soon it will start.” Page 5 With eyes tightly shut, Maya made her wish, A breeze filled the room, gentle and bright. She opened her eyes, and to her surprise, Two ballerina stars dancing before her eyes. Page 6 “Oh, Maya,” they said, “It’s a magical night, Your kind little heart has made this so right. We’ve come to dance and twirl with you, To make your dreams and wishes come true.” Page 7 The fairy waved her wand with care, And Maya’s dress became beyond compare. A ballerina’s gown, so lovely to see, Maya was ready, and happy as could be. Page 8 They danced and spun, so happy and free, Laughing and twirling, as bright as could be. Then, feeling tired, they sat down to rest, Above the stars, they felt so blessed. Page 9 The stars then said, “It’s time to go, The moon is high, with a gentle glow. We’ll brush our teeth, and have our snack, Then head to bed, and not look back.” Page 10 “But remember, dear Maya, we’ll always be near, Look to the sky, and we’ll appear. Dance by the window, we’ll twinkle and play, Forever with you, night after day.

Facundo, Luleta y Rufino, taking a picture making silly faces

One little boy went to Space and met and discovered a lot of interesting aliens. Aliens have a different looks like and functions.

Marcianito is a green martian who lives with his parents. One day he goes out playing and gets lost. He ends up in a playground surrounded by human children. One little girl, Valentina, sees him crying by a tree. She approaches him to ask what is wrong. The little Martian tells her that he is lost and she decides to help him find his way back home. Valentina and her mum take Marcianito home, find his home address and take him to his parents.

Three sisters, Maya, Lila, and Sophie, live in a cozy house at the edge of a forest. Maya and Lila have long, straight black hair, while Sophie, the youngest, has soft, curly brown hair. Though Sophie loves playing with her sisters, she often feels different because of her curly hair. She wishes her hair was like theirs, thinking it would make her fit in better. One day, Sophie shares her feelings with her sisters, and they reassure her, telling her how much they love her curly hair and how it makes her unique. They remind her that everyone has something special about them. Grandma Mai, too, shares a story about how she once felt the same about her curly hair but later realized it made her special, like a colorful bird among others. Sophie begins to embrace her curls, feeling proud of what makes her different. Her sisters and Grandma’s love help her see that her curls are part of what makes her beautiful and one of a kind. Sophie learns to love herself just as she is, and from then on, she celebrates her unique, curly hair. The End.

On a sunny morning, Lucas and his playful dog Cody set off to explore the river near their village. The water sparkled under the sun, and Lucas couldn’t resist jumping in. Cody splashed alongside him, barking with excitement as they swam and played. As they reached a calm part of the river, Lucas noticed a girl sitting on a rock with a fishing rod. She had braided hair, a straw hat, and a bucket with small fish. “Hi there!” Lucas called out, waving. The girl smiled. “Hi! You and your dog look like you’re having fun.” “We are! I’m Lucas, and this is Cody. What’s your name?” “I’m Zoe,” she said. “I come here to fish. It’s my favorite spot.” Lucas swam closer. “Can you teach me how to fish?” “Sure,” Zoe laughed. “But Cody has to promise not to scare the fish away!” For the next hour, Zoe showed Lucas how to cast a line and wait patiently. Cody tried to “help” by barking at every ripple, making them laugh until their sides hurt. Suddenly, Zoe’s fishing rod bent. “I’ve got something!” she exclaimed. Lucas watched in awe as she reeled in a shiny, wriggling fish. “Wow, that’s amazing!” Lucas said. “Thanks! But I think I’ll let it go,” Zoe said, releasing the fish gently back into the water. As the sun set, painting the sky with orange and pink, the three sat by the riverbank, sharing Lucas’s snacks and telling stories. They laughed and talked, promising to meet again for more adventures. From that day on, Lucas, Cody, and Zoe became the best of friends, making memories by the river—a place that became their special spot for fun, friendship, and adventure.

Lily discovers a magical book, transporting her to Wonderland with talking animals, candy forests, and tea parties. Guided by a wise rabbit, she embarks on a whimsical journey, encountering playful characters. As she holds a golden key, Lily returns home, cherishing the book as a portal to endless imagination and nightly adventures in Wonderland. The tale emphasizes the enchantment found within the pages of a story, proving the power of imagination.

1. This is Arthur 2. Arthur loves to be in school 3. But Arthur is always rude, unkind to his friends. Show Arthur being unkind and friend looking sad 4. Teacher in class decides to start a kindness everyday project in class to teach Arthur the beauty of kindness. 5. His friend Sarah helps him to picks up his books when they fall in the hallway. 6. Jack shares his lunch with Arthur when he forgets to bring his lunch 7. Arthur realises the beauty of kindness and next time tries to be kind to his friends by opening the door for his friends 8. He compliments Sarah for her drawing 9. Arthur is happy in the end

Young Krishna loves butter and enjoys sneaking into his mother’s butter pots. One day, he meets a friend who has no butter at home. Krishna shares his butter, realizing the joy of giving to others who have less.

In the small town of Maplewood, hidden within the dusty shelves of the old library, lies a secret: a magical world accessible only to those who discover the Rainbow Keys. When siblings Emma and Jake stumble upon an ancient book, they are whisked away to a realm where books come to life, and every page is an adventure. Guided by a wise old librarian and a mischievous talking cat named Whiskers, they must find all seven Rainbow Keys to unlock the secrets of the Enchanted Library and save it from an impending darkness. Along the way, they encounter friendly dragons, solve riddles with giggling goblins, and learn the true power of imagination and teamwork.

1. Nate was happy to graduate kindergarten because he is a big boy going into firt grade 2. during the whole kindrgarten year he really liked a girl named Anne Piper that was in his class 3- he was too scared to talk to her because he thought she was so cute 4. Anne piper wears glasses and is very smart 5. nate worried that once he graduated kinder they would no longer be in the same classroom 6. first grade started and Nate's fears came true, she Anner piper went to another classroom and he no longer could admire her in class. 7 Nate looked forward to recess so he could see her in the playground 8 he realized that he had a crush on Anne and was unsure what to do. 9. nate came up with an idea, he would write her a note saying I love you but I am embarrassed to tell you 10. nate came home and started writing his ote ut he hadn't learned how to write correctly yet, so he decided to ask his mom for help 11. nate's mother helped him write the note correctly and told Nate these feelings are normal as kids start growing up. Mom encouraged him, and even gave him a red envelope for his love note 12. Nate planned to give Anne his note one day at the playground and run away as fast as he could 13. it took days to summit the courage togive her the note 14 one day he was brave and he gave her his love letter 15 anne read the letter and said she liked him too t16 they became good friends, and spent time together during recess,

1. Kristin was always a very creative girl with blond hair and blue eyes and always wore a headband. 2. She would design all type of beautiful projects. 3. She got a job in a cake design company but was not happy. 4. She left and became a Pre-school teacher and loved working with kids but was sometimes sad. 5. She was thinking of leaving the school because she was so sad. 6. When the librarian left the school, Kristin was offered to use her creativity to create a library. 7. Kristin created a magical library.

two young sisters have raised a baby bird that would not fly. One day the sisters were lost deep in the forest. As it began to get dark the girls were very scared. Suddenly the little bird found the courage to fly and he soared high in the sky to show the girls the way home. They followed the little bird and got home safely. The whole family got together to celebrate and thank the little bird for being so brave and saving the girlss

There is a boy named Day'Quan who finds security in his name. He understands and knows no one else has his name. His mother reassures Day'Quan that his name makes him who he is, it represents strength and sooo much more. Day'Quan loves his name and you should too!