Page 1 One morning, Osh didn't want to get ready for school. Page 2 His sister Ish was dressed and waiting by the door. Page 3 "Please hurry, Osh," Mom XL pleaded gently. Page 4 But Osh shook his head and sat on the floor. Page 5 Frustrated, XL spanked Osh. Page 6 Osh cried as he left for school, feeling hurt. Page 7 All day, XL felt sad and missed Osh's smile. Page 8 She thought, "I shouldn't have been so quick to anger." Page 9 After school, Osh came home quietly. Page 10 XL knelt down. "I'm sorry, Osh," she said softly. Page 11 Osh hugged her tight. "I forgive you, Mom. I'll do better at getting ready in the morning. I love you." Page 12 They smiled, their hearts filled with love again.

In the land of tall trees, where the air is so pure, Alex and Joel found something quite sure. They met on a mountain, as the sun kissed the sky, On Mt. Seymour’s peak, way up high. They started as friends, just two on a trail, But soon their hearts set sail, without fail. With every sunrise, their love began to grow, From the mountain’s first light, to the valleys below. They hiked and they laughed, they studied and learned, Through years of adventures, their love brightly burned. University days passed, careers took their start, But always together, they were never apart. One day, on a mountain, in a place called Reno, Joel took a knee, the moment a glow. He asked Alex the question, his heart full of love, And she said "Yes!" under the sky above. Many moons later, in the place they first met, They stood once again, no room for regret. On Mt. Seymour's peak, with the world in their view, They promised forever, a love pure and true. A big celebration, at Crescent Beach near the sea, With friends and with family, as happy as can be! Auntie Madi gave a speech, full of cheer, Everyone could see, their love was sincere. Not long after, just under a year, A little surprise brought them joy, brought them cheer. For they were expecting someone special, you see, A baby named Margot, as sweet as can be! They waited and wondered, with hearts full of glee, What their little Margot would be like, you see. And now, dear Margot, they’re ready to say, They can’t wait to meet you, and love you each day. So here is the story of how you came to be, From mountains to beaches, with love as the key. Alex and Joel, your mom and your dad, With hearts full of love, oh, what fun they have had. Now they have you, their treasure, their star, In their loving arms, where you’ll never be far. Welcome, dear Margot, to this wonderful place, With love all around, and a warm, sweet embrace.

Lu gets a new pet rat. They go on many adventures together and are best friends

Two little boys pretending to be firefighters

Culture is a special part of who we are. It is shaped by the things we believe in, the traditions we follow, and the values we hold dear. This story is about a young child who discovers the beauty of their mixed cultural background, shaped by both their American and Brazilian roots. Raised in California, but with deep connections to Brazil through their mother, the child learns how their family’s traditions and values help shape their worldview. As the child grows up, they experience the importance of family and communication, and how these values are passed down through generations. From visiting Brazil every year to connecting with family through social media, the child sees the power of love, connection, and resilience. Through their family’s story, the child learns the importance of courage, togetherness, and embracing the diverse cultures that shape them. This story helps children understand that culture is not just about where we come from, but also about the beliefs and experiences that make us who we are. The journey reminds us all to appreciate our unique backgrounds and the traditions that help us grow strong, kind, and resilient.

Fran and Jim go to the beach. Fran’s parents and Jim’s parents are there. Fran, Jim and both of their parents are from the Turks and Caicos Islands. Fran takes off her slippers and feels the sand between her toes. Jim runs towards the sea; he couldn’t wait to get into the water. Before reaching the water, Jim pauses, looks around and shouts to Fran to go into the water with him. Fran starts to run towards Jim then stops before reaching the water. Jims asks “what’s wrong? Don’t you want to go swimming with me?”. Fran looked a little sad and said “I want to go swimming but I don’t know how. I am afraid.” Jim tells Fran, “don’t be afraid, I have something that can help you to learn how to swim. Come with me.” Jim then runs towards his parents and shouts to his mother, “mommy, can you please give me the arm floats?”. Jim’s mother took out the arm floats from her beach bag, and gave them to Jim. Jim gave one to Fran and said “here, blow that float up and I will blow this one up”. Fran and Jim each blew up one arm float. Then Jim said “Now slide these up your arms. I will help you. They will help you to float in the water.” After the floats were on her little upper arms, she held out her arms and started to walk towards the water with Jim. Jim went into the water up to his knees first. Jim then turned and reached out his hand to Fran and said “come in the water with me”. Fran held his hand and walked into the water with him. As Fran went further into the water, she then exclaimed to Jim “I can’t feel the bottom with my feet anymore!”. Jim then laughed and said, “that’s because you are floating”. Then Fran realized that the arm floats were helping her to float. She then laughed and shouted to her parents saying “Mommy, Daddy, I am floating!”. Her parents waved to her smiling and Jim’s parents were also smiling. Fran and Jim then had fun laughing and playing in the water together, while both of their parents looked on, smiling. Fran and Jim had the best beach day ever.

Tilly receives a parcel in the mail from her Nanny. In it is a yellow raincoat, Yellow Gumboots and Yellow Sou-Wester Hat. She puts them on and goes outside and visits the farm animals telling them she wants to splash in puddles in her yellow gumboots.

Charlotte lives in Hong Kong. She loves the cartoon Kuromi. Her favourite colour is pink. She is 7 years old. She travels all around the world

Eliza learns about art, she admires a beautiful exhibition of paintings in an art gallery, there are paintings and sculptures Abstract, Figurative, Hyperrealistic, Minimalist, Expressionist. Then she admires wonderful tenement houses and architecture, looks at the details, beautifully carved elements in architecture. She also enters a church, raises her head and sees wonderful frescoes. Eliza also admires modern art - very interesting murals and graffiti. She also decides to see an exhibition of wonderful photos and appreciates the artistry of photographers. She deals with art every day and appreciates it in every building, painting, photo, music and literature.

About a little girl who goes outside to ride her bike after her parents said no and she scrapes her knee . She learns that the training wheels were not on the bike but if she had listen she would have knew that . She learns patience and waiting

Teddy is a curious little meerkat who has just moved to a new burrow with his family. Everything is new and a bit scary, but Teddy is determined to explore. Along the way, he meets other animals who become his friends, each teaching him something new about his surroundings.

Once upon a time, in a village nestled at the foot of a great mountain named 山·, there lived two siblings: 火 (which means "fire") and 水 (which means "water"). 火 was full of energy and always rushing into things, while 水 was calm, patient, and thoughtful. One summer, the village faced a terrible drought. The rivers dried up, the crops turned brown, and the villagers didn’t know what to do. 火, with his fiery spirit, said, “I’ll climb 山 and find a way to fix this!” 水, always the voice of reason, said, “I’ll come with you. We’ll solve this together.” As they climbed the mountain, the air grew warmer, and the ground rumbled softly. At the top, they found a glowing crater filled with fiery embers. 火 picked up a burning rock and said, “Look! The mountain’s fire! Maybe we can use it to help the village!” But 水 shook her head. “Fire alone won’t solve everything. We need water too.” Suddenly, the ground shook, and the mountain began to rumble. 火 dropped the rock, and 水 closed her eyes, whispering, “Please, 山, help us.” To their surprise, the mountain listened. A cool spring bubbled up from the ground, calming the rumbling and sending fresh water down the mountain. The water flowed into the village, filling the rivers and bringing life back to the plants. The villagers cheered, and 火 realized that his fiery energy worked best when balanced with 水’s calm wisdom. Together, they had helped the mountain and saved the village.

Mello was excited but nervous. It was his first day at a new school, and he hoped to make friends. As he walked into the classroom, he noticed something right away—he was the only Black student. The other kids glanced at him but didn’t say anything. Mello took a deep breath and sat quietly. He wasn’t sure if anyone would talk to him, but he knew he had to try. At recess, Mello saw a group of kids playing soccer. He loved soccer, but he was unsure if they’d let him join. Gathering his courage, he walked over and asked, “Can I play too?” The kids exchanged glances. “Where are you from?” asked Tristan. “I’m from a different school,” Mello replied. “But I love soccer, just like you.” Skylar looked at him and said, “We’ve never had a friend like you before.” Mello smiled and said, “That’s okay! I’ve never had friends like you either. We can learn from each other.” There was a pause, then Tristan passed him the ball. “Sure! Let’s play!” As they played, Mello felt his nervousness fade. He dribbled, passed, and even scored! The kids were laughing and playing together, and Mello realized it didn’t matter that he looked different—what mattered was that they were having fun. After the game, Skylar told Mello, “You’re really good! I’m glad you played with us.” Later, back in class, the teacher noticed Mello looking unsure. She walked over and said, “If you ever need help or want to talk, I’m here for you.” Mello smiled, feeling grateful to have a trusted adult in the classroom. The next day, the teacher led a discussion about kindness and making everyone feel welcome. Tristan suggested, “We could ask more questions to get to know new students.” Skylar added, “We can learn from each other’s differences.” Mello realized that being different wasn’t something to hide—it made him special. His new friends saw that their differences made them stronger together. In the end, Mello knew that being unique wasn’t just okay—it was beautiful.

In the jungle, Izabella the elephant is with her family of elephants. In the morning the elephant Nona leads Izabella to her favorite watering hole. Nona teaches her how to be a good elephant. Next Izabella sees her aunt Cailee the elephant who teaches her how to swing from branches like a monkey. Then Izabella and her Aunt Lindsey walk through the jungle but run into a pride of lions. Aunt Lindsey stomps her feet and trumpets loudly to protect Izabella. Finally, Izabella comes home to find her favorite member of her herd, her mom.

Glug Glug is a snail that lives in an aquarium owned by a nine-year-old boy named Jason. The story is about the adventures the Jason and Glug Glug have together,

1.A cozy little burrow by the riverbank, with a sign that says "Rubber's Home." 2.Rubber peeking out of his burrow, watching children playing by the river. Text: 3.Rubber looking sad, with thought bubbles showing children running away from him. 4.Rubber meeting a wise old turtle sunbathing on a rock. 5.Tilly the Turtle with a wise expression, gesturing with her flipper. 6.Rubber practicing different activities like swimming, diving, and balancing on a lily pad. 7.A sunny day by the river, with children playing and laughing. 8.Rubber stepping onto the riverbank, looking nervous but determined.

Once upon a time, in a sparkling forest filled with whispers and magic, lived a tiny fairy named Bella. Bella was not just any fairy; she was the bravest fairy in all the land. Her wings shimmered like the morning dew, and her laughter was as joyful as the song of birds at dawn. One sunny day, Bella heard a sad, soft whimper coming from the deep, dark part of the forest. "Who could that be?" she wondered with a tilt of her head. Fluttering her wings, Bella followed the sound until she found a little squirrel with its tail trapped under a fallen branch. "Oh no!" exclaimed Bella. "Don't worry, little squirrel, I'll help you!" "But it's so heavy," the squirrel squeaked, looking worried. Bella smiled warmly. "No branch is too heavy when a friend needs help!" With a deep breath and all her might, Bella pushed and pushed until the branch lifted, and the squirrel scurried free. "Thank you, Bella! You are so brave!" chirped the squirrel gratefully.

1. A five year old boy curious about life 2. He has a little sister, Aila, 3 years old and little brother, Abel, 1 year old. Abel and Aila are Indian. 3. He has a creative mind and loves to ask questions about life and the world 4. He ask his parents questions 5. As he finds answers to all his questions, his sister and brother begin to ask him the same questions he used to ask him mom and dad.

Yazhnila loved Christmas more than anything. As December arrived, she felt the magic in the air, eagerly counting down to Christmas Eve. Her home smelled of cinnamon and oranges, and she couldn’t wait to decorate. The best part was decorating the tree with her dad. Together, they picked a tall pine, hung colorful ornaments, and topped it with a shining star. The tree sparkled, filling their home with festive cheer. Yazhnila also made colorful Christmas cards for her family, drawing a fireplace for her parents and a snowy village for her grandparents. As Christmas Eve neared, she baked gingerbread cookies with her mom. The kitchen was full of laughter and sweet smells, and Yazhnila loved decorating the cookies, making each one special. On Christmas Eve, Yazhnila eagerly awaited the first star. Once it appeared, she called her family to start the celebration. They shared a special meal filled with warmth and love. Before dinner, they exchanged Christmas wafers, each offering wishes for the year ahead. Yazhnila wished for happiness and health, feeling a glowing warmth inside. Later, as the evening grew late, Yazhnila heard the soft jingle of bells at the door. Santa had arrived! With a twinkle in his eye, he handed Yazhnila a gift. When she opened it, she found the toy she had wished for all year, making the moment truly magical. Yazhnila knew that the magic of Christmas was real, not just in gifts, but in the love and togetherness shared with family. It was a memory she would cherish forever.

There lived a girl who misbehaves and get angry with her parents. One day in her dreams, Lord krishna appeared and shown her how her parents are hurt. She realized her mistake and decided to become a good girl.