Carmensita is turning 7 years old and wants to look fabulous for her birthday. She has a special Flower hair clip (Flor) that her Abuelita gifted to her. She absolutely loves it! however her classmates are not too fond of the hair accessary. Until Carmensita shares what the Flower means to her and what it represents to her little Island of Puerto Rican. She realizes at that moment the importance of sharing culture and traditions and surprises her friends with a special gift.

Once upon a time... There once lived a moth and a butterfly. They hatched on the same plant as eggs, hatched on the same leaf as caterpillars, and hung from the same branch as cocoons. As they grew, the moth couldn't help but notice how vibrant and lovely the butterfly looked under the beam of the sun. It became curious as to how the butterfly grew into such a beauty. That same curiosity led to awe. The moth couldn't help but imitate the butterfly's every move—to the point that it forgot how to embrace its own nature. However, that awe sprouted into envy and self-doubt. At night, he couldn't help the urge to roam around. Then, other moths led him to realize his own beauty. "Beauty is in the eye of its beholder". "I am the way I am because I was born this way, and that is already beautiful alone."

Lior, her gün elf okuluna gidiyordu ama bazen sıkılıyordu. "Keşke dersler yerine oyun oynayabilsem!" diye düşündü. Ormanda dolaşmak daha eğlenceliydi. O gün hava çok güzeldi. Güneş ışıkları ağaçların arasından süzülüyordu. "Biraz dolaşıp dönerim!" dedi. Annesi kahvaltıya çağırdı ama aç değildi. Çantasını alıp dışarı çıktı. Ormanda yürürken kuşların şarkısını dinledi, çiçekleri kokladı. "Burası okuldan güzel!" diye düşündü. Birden, uzakta bir şey gördü ama ne olduğunu anlayamadı. Merakla yürüdü ve büyük bir mağara fark etti. Kalbi küt küt atıyordu. "Kaybolur muyum?" diye düşündü ama sonra, "Mağarada yiyecek bulurum!" diyerek içeri girdi. Mağaranın içinde güzel bir prenses vardı! "Hadi gel, sana da yemek yapayım!" dedi. Lior önce tereddüt etti ama sonra "Tavuk severim!" dedi ve sohbet etmeye başladılar. Prenses, "Ben Gizli Sığınak Peri Evi’nden geliyorum." dedi. Lior şaşırdı. "Ama çok uzaktasın!" dedi prenses. "Burada birkaç gün kalabilirsin, şatomuz var!" dedi. Lior sevindi. "Harika olur!" diyerek kabul etti. Prenses onu altın şatoya götürdü. Lior içeri girip koltukta uyuya kaldı. Akşam yemeğinde prenses onu uyandırdı. Beş gün boyunca şatoda kaldı, yeni şeyler keşfetti. Ama beş gün hızla geçti. Eve dönmesi gerekiyordu. Anne ve babası çok endişeliydi. "Neredeydin?" diye sordular. Lior, "Altın şatodaydım!" dedi. Anne ve babası hemen orman polisini aradı. "Orası tehlikeli bir yer!" dediler. Lior şaşırdı. Orman polisi, "Altın şato eski ve tehlikeli bir yer!" dedi. Lior orada kalmanın riskli olduğunu anladı. "Ama prenses çok iyiydi!" dedi. Annesi, "Bazen iyi gibi görünen şeyler tehlikeli olabilir!" dedi. Lior bundan sonra yabancılara daha dikkatli olacağına söz verdi. Okulun sıkıcı olmadığını düşündü. Arkadaşları vardı ve güvende hissediyordu. "Tek başıma kaybolmamalıyım!" diye düşündü. Artık ailesine haber vermeden uzaklaşmayacaktı. Macera güzeldi ama güvenli olmak daha önemliydi.

One sunny day, Zain was playing in his backyard when a bright flash of light appeared. To his surprise, Ben Tennyson, his favorite hero from Ben 10, stood right in front of him! "Hey, Zain! Ready for an adventure?" Ben asked with a smile. "Yes!" Zain shouted, jumping up and down. Ben activated his Omnitrix and transformed into Heatblast, a fiery alien. “Hop on my back!” he said. Zain climbed on, and they flew into the sky, zooming toward a space station where the villain Vilgax was trying to steal the Galactic Crystal. “Stop right there, Vilgax!” Ben shouted as they landed. Zain felt a little scared, but he remembered how brave Ben was. “We can do it together!” he yelled. Ben transformed into XLR8, the super-fast alien. “Hold on tight!” They raced toward Vilgax, and Ben changed into Diamondhead, creating a crystal shield. “Zain, use your imagination!” Ben encouraged. Zain thought hard and shouted, “Let’s trap him in a bubble!” Suddenly, a big, colorful bubble surrounded Vilgax, bouncing him around. “Great job, Zain!” Ben cheered. They quickly grabbed the Galactic Crystal, saving the day. Before leaving, Ben knelt down and said, “Remember, Zain, you can be a hero too!” With a wave, Ben zoomed off into the sky, and Zain felt like the happiest boy ever. He knew that with imagination, he could have adventures just like Ben!

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.

Pie was missing 1 day. Then Lincoln went looking in the mysterious woods and found mysterious creatures. Pie appeared in a giant castle wearing a crown dressed like a king.

My grandpa visited for first time, he was away for 26 years, explored the world, came back with mystery gift.

In a cozy town on Halloween night, Rob finds a Pumpkin with a mysterious glow. Curious, he brings it home, only to discover that this is no ordinary Pumpkin—it has a hidden personality and a little bit of magic! With each spooky story the Pumpkin tells, it leads Rob on a playful Halloween adventure, guiding him to new friends, surprising twists, and even a few silly scares. Rob learns that Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy but also about friendship, imagination, and a touch of magic. 🎃

1.There's a new student 2. He feels alone 3. Lily knows what it feels like to feel alone 4. She invites him to play with her

1. 9 students in classroom 2. students working on job skills, games, and the flower shop 3. the students have so much fun and learn so much

‘Breathe in…1, 2, 3, 4… now out …1, 2, 3, 4.’ Mayuka taught her dolls what she saw her mother, a psychologist, do often. After playtime, the 9-year-old busily punched the air, tapped her foot, twirled, and bent her knees… dance was her world! Her school’s annual day was coming up in two weeks. Mayuka was set to perform a group dance along with classmates from 4th standard first and later, a solo dance in the competition category. The girls prepared for the group dance with their class teacher. For her solo, she took help from Greta Miss, her dance teacher at the Dancing Stars studio near her home. Two weeks became one week and then soon enough Rainbow School’s annual day arrived. She was exhausted from the constant practice yet excited. ‘Welcome to Rainbow School’s Annual Day,’ read the banners everywhere. Mayuka walked into school chirpily with her mother. Since her father’s death a year ago, it was her mother who attended all her school events. Mayuka and her mom went to her classroom, buzzing with her dance pals. ‘Where’s my skirt?’ ‘Miss, my hairclips are missing.’ Ka-chik, ka-chik, selfies everywhere. Mayuka got ready quickly. Her mom gave her the usual good luck kiss. The dancers waited backstage as Miss Lily announced ‘Here come the dance champs of class 4!’ The audience clapped exuberantly before and after the dance.

Toby, the baby sea turtle, swims joyfully through a coral reef, surrounded by colorful fish and playful bubbles. The title is written in bright, bubbly letters. Toby hatches from his egg on a sandy beach and takes his first swim into the turquoise ocean, with the sun shining and other baby turtles making their way to the water. Toby meets a baby dolphin named Daisy, who jumps out of the water, splashing playfully. Toby and Daisy encounter a shy baby octopus named Ollie, peeking out from behind a rock. They come across a school of baby clownfish playing in an anemone. A friendly baby seahorse named Sammy joins the group, standing out against the seaweed and coral. Together, they help a baby crab named Crissy, who is stuck in some seaweed. Their combined efforts free Crissy, and they all cheer in joy. The friends gather for a group hug, surrounded by a bustling underwater world. Toby and his friends wave goodbye to the readers, with the ocean and the setting sun in the background.

A 3rd grade girl, named Zora, is talking to her friend, Alea, but she learns Alea is lying about how she stole her favorite pencil. Alea is lying about Zora stealing because she wants Zora's pencil. Zora doesn't know what to do, but after asking for help from her teacher and mom, Zora tells Alea to please stop lying, this is not ok. they learn to not be friends anymore and move on.

three little pigs but rich and black

Nestled within the pages of this charming picture book lies the heartwarming story of Betty and her dearest friend, Twinkle. Set in a cozy cottage atop a sunlit hill, their tale unfolds gently, inviting young readers into a world where friendship knows no bounds. With tender prose and delightful illustrations, "Twinkle's Promise" follows Betty's journey from solitude to companionship, guided by the reassuring presence of Twinkle, her cherished doll. Together, they embark on enchanting adventures, discovering the joy of friendship amidst the beauty of nature. Perfect for pre-K children, this book celebrates the power of courage, kindness, and the magic of childhood friendships. Join Betty and Twinkle on their heartening quest, where every page is filled with wonder and the promise of endless fun. "Twinkle's Promise" is a treasure to be shared, cherished, and revisited time and time again—a timeless story of love and friendship for the littlest of readers.

Every morning, I wake up early. First, I brush my teeth and wash my face. Then, I have breakfast with my family. We eat rice, eggs, and sometimes fruit. After breakfast, I get ready for school. I wear my uniform and pack my bag with books and pencils. Then, I walk to school with my friends. We talk and laugh on the way. At school, I have many classes like math, science, and English. I enjoy English class because I want to speak fluently like you. After classes, I eat lunch with my friends. We share food and stories. After school, I go home and do my homework. Sometimes it's hard, but I try my best. When I finish, I help my mom with chores like washing dishes or sweeping the floor. Then, I play with my little brother. We like to play games or watch cartoons together. In the evening, we have dinner as a family. We eat delicious Thai food like noodles or curry. After dinner, I take a shower and read a book before bedtime. Then, I say goodnight to my family and go to sleep.

The kindest fox in the forest

Myra is a finalist for the Sunnyvale Elementary Ultimate School Poetry contest.

1. Girl is an adventurous, silly, and fun loving adventurer 2. Her little dog is timid but wants to explore with the girl but many things scare the dog 3. Girl wants to take the dog to the river but the dog is afraid of the big trees, the other dogs, the river, and many other things. 4. The smiling girl keeps trying to persuade the dog to run and be silly but the dog keeps barking at everything 5. Finally, the dog realizes that puddles are fun to splash in and the dog relaxes, smiles and starts playing with the girl

Cupid's quest takes a turn to a town where friendships are wilting. With his gentle touch, Cupid helps two friends navigate misunderstandings and teaches them the art of heartfelt communication. Together, they plant a "Friendship Garden," symbolizing the growth and beauty that blossoms when friends come together. This sweet adventure imparts the lesson that nurturing friendships requires understanding, kindness, and a touch of Cupid's magic.