Chester likes to cuddle everyone. One day he goes to the park with mummy and daddy and asks a lady who is enjoying a book on the bench for a cuddle. He learns about cuddles and safety.

Rio, a little dragon, always dreamed of seeing the world. But his parents said that he was still too small to travel. Then Rio decided that he would discover the world without flying far away. He began to explore the forest behind his house, talk to butterflies, and help ants build bridges across the stream. Every day he learned something new. One day he met a wise old owl who told him that the most amazing journeys begin with curiosity. But one day Rio saw an unusual golden bird in the sky, which hovered over the forest and shone like a small sun. He had never met such creatures before! The dragon decided to find out more, and he carefully flew after it. The bird led him to the top of the hill, from where he could see the vast, unknown lands. There were green fields, sparkling rivers, and even distant snow-capped mountains. Rio held his breath - a whole world was spread out in front of him, waiting for him to discover it. But suddenly the bird disappeared, leaving only a golden feather behind. Rio picked it up and realized that he didn't need to fly far to become a true traveler. Every day he could discover something new, even near the house, the main thing is to keep the thirst for adventure in his heart! Since then, Rio has not stopped exploring the world around him. He found amazing plants, listened to the stories of old trees and even made friends with a family of foxes, who showed him the secret paths of the forest. But the golden feather did not stop glowing in his paws, and one night it suddenly shone especially brightly. "What does this mean?" the dragon was surprised. The owl he met again smiled mysteriously: "Maybe it shows you the way to the next adventure?" What awaits Rio next? Find out in the next story!

Lily was a little lamb who liked to play in the green meadows with her friends. All day she would run, jump, and chase butterflies. But one afternoon, as she played near the edge of the field, she spotted a bright red flower in the distance. “I’ll be right back!” she yelled to her friends as she sprinted toward it. But the more she walked, the more distant the flower became. Soon, Lily glanced around and realized that she was lost. The tall trees seemed to close in around her, and she could no longer see her home. Lily began to cry. “Shepherd! Where are you?” she called but did not receive an answer. Then she heard a familiar voice in the distance. It was the Good Shepherd, calling her name! “Lily! Where are you?” “I’m here!” she cried, her little heart filled with hope. The Shepherd rushed to her side, cradling her in His arms. “You just wandered away, my child,” He smiled. “But I have found you, and I am taking you home.” Lily cuddled up close to feel safe and loved. When they came back to the meadow, all her friends cheered. The Shepherd smiled and replied, “I will never stop looking for my lost sheep and bringing them back home.” So from that day forward, Lily, among the flock with the Shepherd, knew He would always love and protect her. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” —Psalm 23:1

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In the wide sky, there lived a Cloud who always carried water. Every day, the Cloud moved slowly because the water it carried was so heavy. “I’m so tired,” complained the Cloud, “I want to move faster, but I can’t.” Sheets 3 Hearing this, the Wind came blowing gently. “Hello, Cloud. Why do you look so sad?” asked the Wind kindly. “I feel heavy and tired from carrying all this water,” replied the Cloud. The Wind smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Cloud. I’ll help you move faster.” Sheets 4 With its breeze, the Wind pushed the Cloud across the blue sky. The Cloud felt lighter and happier. “Thank you, Wind! Now I can move faster and see many places,” said the Cloud. Together, they flew over mountains, fields, and villages. Sheets 5 After a while, the Wind saw dry land and wilting trees. “Cloud, look! The plants down there need water. It’s time for you to bring the rain,” said the Wind. The Cloud agreed and started pouring heavy rain onto the Earth. Sheets 6 The raindrops refreshed the plants, filled the rivers, and made the children in the village cheer with joy. “Thank you, Cloud and Wind!” said the villagers. The Cloud felt happy because the water it carried was useful, while the Wind smiled, seeing the Earth turn green again. Sheets 7 From that day on, the Cloud and the Wind became best friends. They traveled around the world, bringing rain to places in need and keeping the Earth alive and fertile.

1. The Birth of a Tail (Start) Start with a short, meaningless tail at first. The tail symbolizes "anxiety in me," setting it to begin with a little childhood fear or anxious feelings. The short tail gradually turns into something that bothers me. Example: "At first the tail was small and cute. No one cared, and I thought so. But over time the tail turned long, heavy and sharp, eating the fear and anxiety inside me." 2. the growth of anxiety (in the middle) As the tail eats through my experiences and trauma(eg not being able to meet my parents expectations or my parents fighting and almost devours, mom gaslighting me), it gets longer more complicated. Tails cover me or follow me and bully me. There are disturbing figures sprouting from the tail, or the tail tying me up. Example: "The tail remembered all the hurt and trauma I went through. The bullying at school, the fear of failure, and the moments when I couldn't accept myself. All these memories made the tail heavy and long." 3. a confrontation with the tail (the climax) The moment I realize that the tail is part of me. I want to take the tail off, but it's already completely stuck as part of my body. The more I try to get rid of the tail, the stronger it reacts and harasses me. Example: "I tried to pull the tail off. But it was my flesh and bone. I couldn't pull it off, but rather the tail tightened me even more. The more I fought to get rid of the tail, the more and more I was tied to it. Endless Anxiety: A tragic ending with a tail growing endlessly and completely covering me. Example: "I eventually decided to talk to the tail face to face. 'You are a part of me. But I can control you.' At that moment the tail stopped little by little, and became lighter." Or: "The tail grew endlessly. My memory, anxiety, pain couldn't stop the tail. And I ended up being swallowed by the tail."

At the bustling county fair, Dilly and his friends were thrilled to try some local cheese curds. After enjoying their snacks, they wandered around the fair, sipping on cold glasses of milk. However, excitement turned to worry when Billy suddenly felt sick. Determined to solve the mystery, Dilly gathered his group and they retraced their steps back to the cheese stand. With a bit of detective work, they discovered that the cheese was expired! It turns out it wasn't just a simple case of bad luck; the cheese had accidentally been poisoned due to its age. The friends rushed Billy to see a doctor who provided some medicine that made him feel better in no time. Meanwhile, Dilly explained what happened to the fair's owner and the Erie county cheesemakers. They were apologetic and grateful for Dilly’s sharp eye. To make up for the mishap, both parties offered an extraordinary apology: they gave ownership of this year's fair to Dilly and his dairy-loving friends! The fair ended with laughter and cheers as everyone celebrated not only their newfound responsibility but also their teamwork in solving this cheesy mystery.

Join Avery and her Nana on a heartwarming journey as they create a vibrant garden together! Through playful digging, planting, and watering, Avery learns all about the basic needs of plants—water, sunlight, air, and soil—while asking curious questions along the way. Nana’s gentle guidance helps Avery discover how taking care of living things can be fun and rewarding. With colorful illustrations and a focus on teamwork, this delightful story encourages young readers to explore nature, listen actively, and grow their curiosity—just like a garden! Perfect for ages 6-8, this book inspires little gardeners to embrace the magic of planting seeds and watching them bloom.

An old, rusty, small tractor with a big heart. Rusty the tractor lived on Greenfield farm, where the crops were thirsty because there was no rain. While the other tractors rested, Rusty worked hard to water and care for the plants, hoping to help the farm. When harvest time came, Farmer Joe was surprised to find there were enough crops to pick, thanks to Rusty’s hard work. Everyone on the farm celebrated, and Rusty was proud to have saved the day!

Tilly is a curious and kind-hearted tortoise who loves exploring the meadow and making new friends. After discovering the Enchanted Grove, she gains a beautiful turquoise shell and becomes the most colorful and joyful tortoise in the meadow.

1. It was a rainy day, so Nazut and John Jr was stuck inside. They were playing with some cars in their bedroom. 2. All the sudden there was a strange noise from under the bed. Nazut went to explore the noise when he discovers an odd door under his bed. John Jr comes to check it out and opens the door. There was steps. 3. John Jr and Nazut goes down the steps and notices an odd village. 4. Then a friendly ghost appears and introduced himself to John Jr and Nazut. 5. The friendly ghost gives John Jr and Nazut a tour of the village. They come across a School of Spooks. John Jr was curious as to what a School of Spooks teaches. 6. The friendly ghost explained that the School taught young ghost about Moving things: Making noises: Ghosts may whisper, groan, or make other sounds. Playing with electronics, Creating cold areas: Ghosts may cause sudden drops in temperature,in a room. Creating odors: Ghosts may cause odors to appear in a specific area. Creating a creepy feeling. 5. The friendly ghosts showed Joh Jr and Nazut the village, library, park and town hall 6. John Jr's mom yelled for them to eat dinner. John Jr and Nazut Thanked the ghost for the tour of the village.

Keith loves marshell from Paw Patrol

Pollinator Pals: Lily's Adventure in the Garden Once upon a time, in a cozy little town, there lived a curious girl named Lily. Lily loved eating fruits, especially juicy strawberries, crunchy apples, and sweet blueberries. One sunny afternoon, while munching on a strawberry, Lily wondered, "How are these yummy fruits made?" Determined to find out, Lily set off on an adventure to her grandmother's garden. As she wandered among the flowers, she met a dazzling butterfly with shimmering wings. "Hello there! I'm Sparkle the Butterfly. You look curious. How can I help you?" said Sparkle with a friendly flutter. "Hi, Sparkle! I'm Lily. I love fruits, but I don't know how they are made. Can you teach me?" asked Lily. Sparkle's wings sparkled even more with excitement. "Of course, Lily! Fruits come from plants, and plants need pollinators like me to help them make fruits. Let me show you how it works." Sparkle led Lily to a beautiful flower. "This is where it all begins," said Sparkle. Look inside the flower, Lily! That tiny, powdery yellow dust in the middle of the flower is called pollen. Pollen needs moves from one flower to another for plants to make seeds, which grow into fruits But how does the pollen move from flower to flower? asked Lily curiously.

הסיפור נועד לעזור לילדים ביישנים להתגבר על הביישנות. לאמיר יש יום הולדת, ורותם מאוד מתרגשת. היא קונה לו מתנה, מכינה לו ברכה יפה והולכת ברגל עם אבא לבית של אמיר ליום ההולדת. כשמגיעים, יש שם הרבה ילדים: רותם, נגה, אביגיל, מתן, וכמובן גם אמיר. רותם משחקת עם כולם בחבילה הגיעה ובמשחקים אחרים, אוכלת חטיפים וממתקים, ושרה לאמיר שירי יום הולדת. אבל כשאמא של אמיר מביאה את עוגת יום ההולדת, יש לרותם בעיה: כל הילדים: אמיר, נגה, מתן ואביגיל, רצים לעוגה, יש המולה ורותם מתביישת להדחף ולבקש לעצמה עוגה. היא הולכת לאבא ומבקשת ממנו לעזור לה, ואבא מסביר לה איך לפלס דרך בין הילדים, להושיט את היד ולבקש עוגה. רותם הולכת לנסות, אבל לא מצליחה לדבר כי היא מתביישת. היא כן מצליחה להושיט יד, וזה מספיק בשביל שאמא של אמיר תשים לב ותיתן לה עוגה. רותם גאה בעצמה ושמחה, ואוכלת עוגה עם כל שאר הילדים, ומרימה עם כולם את אמיר על הכיסא. לאחר מכן, בדרך הביתה, אבא אומר לרותם כמה גם הוא גאה בה שהצליחה להתגבר על הביישנות.

Max found a big hat. Max put on the hat. A cat popped out! They went in a forest. They found a map. They went to a cave. They found jewels. They gave jewels to animals. They danced with animals. They went home. Goodbye animals! They took off the hat. They slept. They dreamed. They woke up.

"The Lonely Grasshopper" is a heartwarming tale about a grasshopper who feels lonely and sets out to find friends among other bugs. Throughout the week, he encounters various insects, each experiencing their own loneliness. However, on Saturday, the grasshopper hosts a joyful party, bringing all the bugs together. Through laughter and companionship, they discover the power of friendship, realizing that happiness is found in togetherness. This story beautifully illustrates the importance of friendship and the joy it brings into our lives.

A boy build his own rocket to fly to the moon and the story is about him having adventures on the moon.

Milan and the Brave Day at the Playground" is a charming and inspiring story for children, about courage, friendship, and early childhood crushes. The main character, three-year-old Milan, falls for his classmate who wears sunglasses. One day, on the playground, Milan becomes an unexpected hero when older boys refuse to let his crush slide down the slide. With determination and bravery, Milan stands up for his friend, teaching the older children an important lesson about acceptance and diversity. As his friend gratefully gives him a kiss, Milan experiences his first flutter of love, then seeks comfort and advice from his mom. This sweet tale is perfect for young readers, teaching them about the power of friendship, the courage to stand up for others, and understanding emotions.

A fourteen-year-old girl named Tae was sitting under a tree reading a book. She was always quiet and reserved because she didn't know her true identity deep down. Then suddenly she heard the voice of the friendly tree talking to her. She told the tree how sad she was and wished she could go to a faraway place. The old oak tree granted her wish and transported her to a mysterious magical garden. The tree however warned her that if she didn't return in three days, she would have to stay there forever without her family and friends. Tae saw every fruit tree, food, fried chicken, and animal that she could think about. She thought she was in paradise and didn't want to go back home. She finally felt so happy and she didn't leave. When it was the second day, Tae started to feel lonely and sad. Tae missed her family dearly and started to reminisce on all the fun times she had with her family especially her favorite aunt, Auntie Maalia.

20 students come to learn in the class of 1G everyday. One day, the students have 2 unexpected guests in the class...new teachers! But they are only with the class for a short period of time. 3 weeks to be exact.