Hiking up a mountain reveals different ecosystems and the interconnectedness of all living things.

It was a nice Saturday morning my dad asked us ”Do you wanna go to your grandma's house for lunch?” I replied with a smile ”yes, yes, yes! I would love too.” I felt so happy . I got ready I wore a plain white shirt with poofy sleeves and a green skirt with a small bow in the middle. I made my hair into a braid with a basic blue hair tie and a cute white bow

Ashley and her dog prince goes to space for a magical treasure hunt

Mom and Dad’s incredible journey begins in Portugal, where they meet in 2019 at a 3D design course—Mom was 28 and teaching interior design classes, and Dad, 27, was dreaming of becoming an architect in Canada. In 2021, during the pandemic, they find a farm in Salmon Arm, BC, where they work in exchange for food and shelter, making their dream of moving to Canada a reality. Mom even adopts two lambs from the farm! They make many wonderful friends in Salmon Arm, and four months later, with a trusty Pontiac Aztec, they find jobs in Vancouver and Abbotsford and settle in Surrey. On May 28, 2022, they get married on a beautiful farm in Salmon Arm, surrounded by both their families and friends. Two years later, they become permanent residents and buy a cozy apartment near Gateway Station in Surrey in 2023. By 2024, their lives take a magical turn—Mom is pregnant! On October 24, baby David is born, a healthy 4.5 kg bundle of joy. Mom’s parents fly in from Portugal to help, while Dad’s parents adore David from afar. It’s a story of love, resilience, and building a family in a new land.

On a sunny day, a girl named Rina loves playing in the playground and seeking new experiences. One day, she secretly leaves home to return to the playground by herself. At the playground, Rina met a boy named Aqma who was sitting quietly on a seat. Startled, Aqma asked, “Why are you looking at me like that? What are you doing here alone?” Rina replied confidently, “Why, just because I'm a girl I can't come here by myself?” Aqma moved her gaze and just sat silently watching Rina playing by herself. It wasn't long before a horde of children came to invade the playground and Rina was drowned out by the group of newly arrived children. Aqma, confused and searching for Rina. “Uh it hurts.” He heard a voice. “Told you, people like you aren't fit to play here alone!”, “I just fell!” Rina retorted unhappily. “Just? You hurt your leg!” Aqma exclaimed. Their argument was punctuated by the growing sounds of children on the playground." "Hurry, get up before you're trampled!" Aqma urged. "I can barely stand!" Rina retorted. Aqma offered his hand. "You said you just fell, but you can't stand. Let me help." Rina accepted, and Aqma helped her to stand up. In a quieter place, Aqma tried to clean Rina's wound. “How is it? Does it feel better?” asked Aqma. “Yes, better, thank you.” Rina replied softly. “I'm Rina, by the way.” “I'm Aqma.” Aqma and Rina shook hands. “Thank you, you're better than I thought,” Rina said with a smile. Before it got too late, Aqma helped Rina back to her house. “Rina!” said Rina's mother. “Are you alright?” “I'm fine, mom, thanks to Aqma.” said Rina. Rina's mother turned to Aqma. “Thank you for accompanying Rina to play and helping her.” said Rina's mother with a smile. Before Aqma left, Rina stopped her. “Aqma! Let's meet and play together tomorrow” Smiling, Aqma agreed. From that day on, Rina and Aqma became close friends, and shared many adventures together.

### 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.

Oliver is a small, friendly duck who loves to swim and play at the pond with his friends. However, one day, a group of bully geese arrives at the pond, honking loudly, chasing the smaller animals, and making everyone feel scared and upset. Oliver tries to avoid them, but when the geese begin picking on his best friend, a shy turtle named Timmy, Oliver decides he can’t stay quiet anymore. Though Oliver is smaller than the geese, he stands up to them by using his wits and kindness instead of fighting back. He shows the geese how their bullying behavior is hurting others and offers them a chance to join in on the fun instead of ruining it. In the end, the geese realize that being kind is much more rewarding than being mean, and they all become friends.

Pages 1-2: Beginning In a colorful world, a cheerful boy named Ray, made of all the colors of the rainbow, dreamed of unity and celebrating differences. Pages 3-4: Ray’s Dream Standing on a hill, Ray saw separate lands filled with unique colors and wished to create a bridge that would connect everyone. Pages 5-6: Meeting Brown the Bear Ray traveled to the land of Brown and met a sad bear named Brown, who felt his color was boring. Ray encouraged him to embrace his brown fur. Pages 7-8: Helping Brown Ray celebrated Brown’s color by painting colorful flowers around him, helping Brown realize his beauty and strength. Pages 9-10: Meeting Blue the Butterfly Next, Ray visited the land of Blue and found a shy butterfly named Blue, who wished to be more vibrant like other butterflies. Pages 11-12: Boosting Blue’s Confidence Ray reassured Blue of her beauty and painted the sky with sparkles, making her wings shine, which helped her gain confidence. Pages 13-14: Building the Rainbow Bridge With newfound friends, Ray planned to build a Rainbow Bridge to connect their lands, showcasing their unique colors. Pages 15-16: Celebration of Unity When the bridge was complete, everyone crossed it together, celebrating their differences and realizing that their unique colors made the world beau tiful.

Sophia swimming in pool

Dex goes to the park.

Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little turtle named Timmy. Timmy was a small turtle with a shiny, green shell and a big, curious smile. He loved to explore and go on adventures, even though he was a bit slower than his animal friends. One sunny morning, Timmy decided to go on an adventure to find the biggest, juiciest strawberry in the whole forest! "I love strawberries," Timmy said, licking his lips. So, off he went! He walked past tall trees, wiggled under bushes, and splashed through tiny puddles. On the way, Timmy met his friend Bella the Bunny, hopping around. "Where are you going, Timmy?" asked Bella. "I'm looking for the biggest strawberry in the forest!" Timmy said excitedly. "I'll help you!" said Bella, and they both hopped along together. After a while, they came across Sammy the Squirrel, who was gathering nuts. "Hi, Sammy!" said Timmy and Bella. "Do you know where we can find the biggest strawberry?" Sammy scratched his head and said, "I don’t know, but I’ll help you look!" And so, Sammy joined the adventure too. They walked and walked until they saw something red and shiny behind a big bush. “Look!” Timmy said, “It’s the biggest strawberry ever!” They all cheered! Timmy, Bella, and Sammy shared the strawberry and it was the sweetest, juiciest strawberry they had ever tasted. After their delicious snack, they sat under a tree and laughed together. Timmy was so happy that his friends helped him on his adventure. He learned that exploring was fun, but having friends along made it even better! And from that day on, Timmy, Bella, and Sammy went on many more adventures together.

sketchbook style ( cute coastal town, moose sitting on beach bench reading a book labeled to dos. Include ocean and sand. Moose is wearing collared top, shorts and shoes

A story about a detective's cat named Moore and a missing piece of cheese.

Isaac is a famous detective

social story about restroom aversion

A man with money at the beach

The Misadventures of the Grumpy Globe, Diction-Harry, and the Crabby Desk" is a heartwarming tale set in Ms. Perriera's bustling grade 3 classroom. Amidst the chaos, Grumpy Globe longs for peace, Crabby Desk endures the rowdy antics of students, and Diction-Harry yearns for his past relevance. When Ms. Perriera's pregnancy prompts classroom cleanup, the trio fears abandonment, but learns they're cherished. Years later, Ms. Perriera's daughter, Gloria, learns from them, and they realize the true beauty of friendship, finding joy in life's simple pleasures.

Pine tree that is small in sized due to smoke inhalation

Les personnages seront 2 sœurs (6 et 11 ans) qui vivent en Polynésie française sur l'île de Hiva-Oa aux Marquises. Un soir elles font un songe identique ou elle sont choisies pour re-découvrir les lieux sacrés de Hiva-oa guidées par leurs arrière grand mère. Livre 1 - "Le Rêve Mystique" : Thème central : Découverte du rêve partagé des deux sœurs. Message : Les rêves peuvent être des portes vers des aventures inattendues.

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Mr. Naidoo and his daughter Reshnee enjoyed a trip to the mall. Excited, Reshnee ran ahead as they entered. Inside, they found a bustling environment with various shops and helpful security. Mr. Naidoo visited a salon where Mrs. Chamunga, a Zimbabwean immigrant, and Adekola, a Nigerian, worked. Reshnee anticipated ice cream, a treat her father often bought her. After Mr. Naidoo's haircut, they checked on Mrs. Naidoo's phone being repaired by Muhammed, a Pakistani immigrant, but it wasn't ready. They then shopped for groceries. Finally, they bought ice cream, with Reshnee joyfully choosing strawberry, concluding their pleasant day out.