1) Besa a 5 year old girl ,packed her bags with glee, Off to Kosova, as happy as can be! From her home in the USA, She was ready for her summer stay. 2) The plane touched down, the air was warm, Her gjyshë (grandmother) hugged her, arms like a storm. "Mirë se vjen, Besa!" she said with cheer, "Welcome home, we’re glad you’re here!" 3) First to Prishtina, the city so bright, With busy streets and cafes in sight. They walked to the sheshi (square) where flags were held high, And Besa smiled as they waved in the sky. 4) Then off to Rugova, the valley so green, With mountains taller than she'd ever seen. She hiked with her cousins, laughing all day, Splashing in streams, enjoying their play. 5) At night in Peja, under stars that gleamed, They ate flija (a special dish), just like she dreamed! With family and laughter, the night felt right, Besa was happy in the soft, calm night. 6) Next was Prizren, with streets made of stone, Where history and charm are clearly shown. They climbed the castle, so high in the air, Besa looked down, feeling love everywhere. 7) Then came the day she’d waited so long, To visit Gjilan, where she felt so strong. It is the place where her family is from, A town that always made her heart hum. 8) At Vali Ranch, the horses stood high, Besa chose one with a gleam in their eye. She rode with joy, feeling the breeze, Laughing and smiling, completely at ease. 9) She visited her familja (family) with hugs so tight, In Gjilan, everything felt just right. They shared stories, laughter, and love, Besa knew she was blessed from above. 10) Her summer in Kosova soon would end, But she knew in her heart, she’d come back again. From Rugova’s peaks to Prizren’s old town, And Gjilan’s warmth that never let her down. 11) Back to America, she flew through the skies, With stories of love, joy, and bright eyes. Besa smiled as the plane took flight, Kosova stayed in her dreams each night.

Thanks to the unwavering spirit of Nara, the forest has become a place of laughter, love and unity

Grandpa, Can I Have a Hug? is a touching children’s story that follows siblings Ella and Linus as they navigate changes in their relationship with their beloved Grandpa, who has Alzheimer’s. Grandpa once filled their days with laughter, tickling, and fun activities. But slowly, he begins to change—he forgets things, loses his playful humor, and becomes unsteady on his feet. Eventually, he moves to a nursing home. At first, the nursing home feels cold and unfriendly. Ella and Linus don’t know how to connect with Grandpa there, and they miss the way he used to be. But everything improves when Grandpa moves to a new, warm nursing home where the staff welcomes visitors as part of the care team. Slowly, Ella and Linus grow comfortable in this new environment. Though it takes time, the siblings find the courage to hug Grandpa, sparking a moment of connection that bridges the gap caused by his illness. From there, they discover new ways to enjoy time with him—taking him on wheelchair “adventures” through the halls, sharing treats, and spending time as a family. Through gentle storytelling and heartfelt illustrations, Grandpa, Can I Have a Hug? helps children understand that even though loved ones may change, the love they share remains strong. The story offers comfort and encourages young readers to find new ways to connect, showing that love can endure even through the hardest changes.

Once upon a time there was a beetle who loved to tell everyone how fast he could run. “I am the fastest insect in the park,” he would say. His slow and steady friend the snail, tired of hearing him brag, challenged him to a race. “Ha,” the beetle thought to himself, “there is no way a snail could ever win against me.” On the day of the race, all of the insects in the park gathered to watch. The centipede waved a checkered flag to start the race. The beetle zoomed past the starting line as fast as he could, while the snail carefully inched herself forward bit by bit. The beetle cried out “You will never win this race at that slow, slow pace.” Out of breath from running, the beetle eventually reached a small pond of water. He thought, “I have plenty of time. I just will go around the pond.” The beetle sped off on his way. Inch by inch the snail crawled along the path. As she reached the pond, she thought, “It would be much shorter if I could somehow float across the water.” Perhaps I could build a boat. The snail gathered up some leaves, twigs and vine. She fashioned a small boat that helped her glide smoothly across the water of the pond. When she got to the other side, she hopped off the boat and could see all of her friends waiting for her at the finish line. Little by little the snail crept along the path until she crossed the finish line at long last. All of her friends cheered. “Hooray for snail!” they cried. A moment later the beetle came running across the finish line. “I can’t believe you beat me!” he said. “You know,” the snail replied with a smile, “being the fastest isn’t always everything”. “Sometimes if you just slow down for a moment and think about your challenge, you can come up with great solutions.”

1: One sunny afternoon, Lea was playing with her blue paints at the kitchen table. Her mom was baking cookies, and the delicious smell filled the house. 2: Lea dipped her tiny brush into the blue paint and made big swirls on her paper. “Look, Mama! It’s the sky!” she said, showing her picture. 3: Her mom smiled. “That’s beautiful, Lea! Keep painting while I check on the cookies.” 4: As Lea painted, she suddenly noticed something unusual. One of the blue swirls on her paper started to shimmer and glow! “Mama, look!” she called, pointing at her picture. 4: Before her mom could answer, the swirl grew bigger and bigger until it filled the entire kitchen. Lea’s eyes widened as she saw something magical—a doorway to another world! 5: Her mom laughed and held her hand. “Let’s see where it goes, Lea.” 6: Together, they stepped through the glowing door and found themselves in a beautiful meadow filled with blue flowers and sparkling rivers. “Wow!” Lea said, her eyes shining. “It’s so blue!” 7: In the meadow, they met a group of little animals who were in a bit of trouble. A squirrel couldn’t find its acorns, and a bunny needed help gathering carrots for its family. Lea eagerly helped them, always holding her mom’s hand as they explored. With her kind heart and a little imagination, 8: Lea used her paintbrush to create magical blue trails to guide the animals back to their homes. The squirrel found its acorns, the bunny was able to feed its family, 9: everyone cheered for Lea.When they returned home through the magical doorway, 10: Lea looked up at her mom and smiled. “Helping is fun, Mama!” 11: Her mom hugged her. “Yes, it is. And you’re such a brave and kind little girl.” 12: That night, as Lea snuggled in her bed under her blue blanket, she dreamed of the magical blue world and all the friends she had made. She didn’t need to wander far from home to have adventures—her imagination could take her anywhere.

Page 1: Introduction Prompt: A cheerful little girl named Rina with her pet cat Kiki in a picturesque village surrounded by lush green hills. Page 2: The New Neighbor Prompt: A new family moving into the house next door with a boy about Rina's age looking lonely as Rina watches from her yard. Page 3: Offering Help Prompt: Rina smiling and helping the new boy, Tom, carry a heavy box. Page 4: Sharing Toys Prompt: Rina and Tom playing together in Rina's backyard, happily sharing toys. Page 5: Including Everyone Prompt: At the playground, a group of kids playing a game with Rina inviting Tom to join, and everyone smiling. Page 6: Helping the Elderly Prompt: Rina and Tom helping an elderly lady, Mrs. Smith, carry grocery bags to her house. Page 7: Being Honest Prompt: Rina handing a lost pencil case to her teacher at school, with the teacher smiling and praising her. Page 8: Apologizing Prompt: Rina looking apologetic as she talks to Tom about accidentally breaking his toy, with Tom looking understanding. Page 9: Showing Gratitude Prompt: Rina hugging her parents and thanking them, with everyone smiling and looking happy. Page 10: Conclusion Prompt: Rina surrounded by friends in the village, all smiling and playing, showing a happy and harmonious community.

A great mermaid singer of her kingdom, wishes to share her talent with the human world and explore what lies beyond the waters.

A girl who wants to help and feed animals. Dogs and cats

A tale through the history of Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and Constitution Day.

A girl with turner's syndrome who is too short to ride a waterpark ride becomes agitate just before she meets other girls who are just like her.

A brown and white American bull dog named Mylo gets ready for bed

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

reaching a dream

A little bunny got lost in the forest. He met a little hedgehog a squirrel a fox a wolf cub and a bear cub. They became friends and helped him find his house

Mrs Lucas invites all the teachers in the school to come to the computer lab to play on the computers.

In Mr. C's third-grade class, three friends—Karsyn, Chloe, and Samarpan—embark on an unexpected adventure when they discover a magical safety toolkit during recess. This special toolkit transports them to a world called "Safeguardia," where every lesson about injury prevention and personal safety comes to life. Guided by a wise guardian named Seraph, the trio learns how to navigate various challenges that mirror real-life situations, such as identifying emergencies, setting personal safety goals, and practicing refusal and communication skills. As they journey through different lands like "Safe Haven" and "Risky Ridge," they encounter scenarios that teach them about safe environments, turning unsafe situations into safe ones, and understanding the concept of risk. The final challenge takes them to the "Confusion Cavern," where they must use everything they've learned to distinguish between safe, unsafe, and confusing touches. Through teamwork, quick thinking, and their growing knowledge, Karsyn, Chloe, and Samarpan not only learn how to keep themselves safe but also how to help others in need. By the end of their adventure, they return to the real world with a newfound confidence in their ability to handle emergencies and make responsible safety decisions—ready to share their wisdom with the rest of their class.

Princess Hazel Mildred is a curious and kind-hearted 2-year-old with golden blonde hair that glows in the sunlight. She lives in a magical kingdom filled with wonder, where she embarks on playful adventures. But she’s never alone—her three loyal pups, Mi Amore, Penny, and Storybook, are always by her side, acting as her protectors and best friends.

America knows her family has caused great hardship for other families, so she sets out to right many wrongs and fix the biggest mistakes made while building a new strong community where everyone has food, water, and homes.

Once upon a time, in a snowy village, there lived a little girl named Mila. She loved Christmas more than anything in the world!Every year, Mila and her family would decorate their Christmas tree together. They hung shiny ornaments, strung popcorn, and placed a bright star on top.This year felt different. Mila gazed out the window at the sparkling snowflakes.While Mila was asleep, a fluffy bunny named Snowy hopped into her room. They dashed outside, bouncing through the deep snow and making snow angels. Mila laughed and twirled, feeling the magic all around her. Snowy, wiggling his nose. Suddenly, the night sky lit up with colorful stars and swirling lights, making Mila gasp in delight.They hopped on a sparkling sleigh and soared high, the whole village below them glowing with festive cheer.They saw children laughing, building snow forts, and drinking hot cocoa. Next, they visited a magical forest where animals were having a Christmas party! Squirrels danced, rabbits sang, and even the fox wore a tiny scarf.Mila shared her cookies with her new friends.As dawn broke, Mila knew it was time to go home. With a twitch of Snowy’s nose, Mila found herself back in her cozy room, the morning sun shining brightly. But when she looked outside, she saw a tiny snowflake land on her windowsill. It shimmered like Snowy’s magic.Mila rushed downstairs to celebrate with her family. As they exchanged gifts, she felt the magic of love and joy all around her.Mila knew that magic wasn’t just in the snow or the stars, but in the moments spent with loved ones.

A Young girl named Sabrina moved from Germany to Singapore and grew up to be a preschool teacher