In the small town of Bremerton, there lived a spirited 8-year-old boy named Jaxson. With a twinkle in his eye and a heart full of determination, Jaxson dreamed of one day becoming a professional wrestler, just like his heroes on TV. From the moment he could walk, Jaxson was drawn to the world of wrestling. He would mimic the moves of his favorite wrestlers in his living room, much to the delight of his family. With every leap off the couch and every pretend pinfall, Jaxson felt a rush of excitement course through his veins. Despite his young age, Jaxson was a student of the sport. He spent hours watching wrestling matches, studying the techniques of his favorite wrestlers, and practicing his own moves in his backyard. His passion for wrestling burned brightly, and he knew deep down that he was destined for greatness in the ring. Jaxson's parents, while supportive of his dreams, encouraged him to focus on his schoolwork and make friends outside of wrestling. But no matter how hard he tried, Jaxson couldn't shake the feeling that he was meant to be a wrestler. One day, Jaxson stumbled upon a flyer for a local wrestling academy. His heart raced with excitement as he read about the opportunity to learn from experienced wrestlers and train in a real wrestling ring. With a newfound sense of purpose, Jaxson begged his parents to let him enroll in the academy. As Jaxson honed his skills, he formed friendships with his fellow wrestlers, bonding over their shared love of the sport. Together, they laughed, sweated, and encouraged each other to be the best wrestlers they could be. And one day, after years of dedication and hard work, Jaxson's dream finally came true. He stepped into the ring as a professional wrestler, his heart pounding with excitement as he faced off against opponents from around the world. With every match he competed in, Jaxson felt a sense of pride and accomplishment unlike anything he had ever experienced before.

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Ulwazi, a girl with african features & with curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with curly african hair & african features, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, wave in front of a white toyota quantum style minibus, with a yellow horizontal stripe down the middle. The background is their village in south africa page 2 shows Ulwazi, a girl with african features & curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features & curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, excitedly talking page 3 shows Ulwazi, a girl with african features & curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features & curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, pointing to the left, with happy faces Page 4 shows ulwazi, a girl with african features & curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features, curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, in their white toyota quantum style minibus, excited Page 5 shows Ulwazi, a girl with african features, curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features & curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, sitting on their knees talking to their friends Page 6 shows Ulwazi, a girl with african features, curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features, curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, with happy faces, in front of their white toyota quantum style minibus Page 7 shows Ulwazi, a girl with african features & curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features & curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, talking happy Page 8 shows Ulwazi, a girl with african features, curly african hair, a pink t shirt & a white skirt, & Ndleleni, a boy with african features & curly african hair, a blue t shirt & beige shorts, telling a story

THE CARDINAL AND THE OWL By Walker Toppins 2023 The Cardinal and the Owl As the cardinal flew over the golden fields of corn, We have to begin to mourn, The cardinal met a new freind, A freind ship that will never bend, As she met the owl, Those we love don’t go away, . They walk with us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always near Still loved Still missed And very dear As they reunited The vows of freind ship and love Were recited When the trip begin She had no true freind As she met the owl, Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day Unseen Un heard But always near Still loved Still missed And very dear, Strawberry, Blueberry Many more that very, Fields they flew over As the land formation changed, Grass changed to boulder, Wing on wing , She remember not long ago, When the cardinal met the owl, Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen Un heard But Always near, Still loved Still missed And very dear They lived together for a life The cardinal as the owl’s wife As they lived in one home, With children’s hair to comb With the boulders disappearing, We find the pain unbarring, So does she when she remembers When she lost the owl Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day Unseen unheard But always near Still loved Still missed And very dear As the cardinal sits with the owl on a perch Of an old birch The owl says ‘’We will fly high, And fly while others pass by.’’ And the cardinal says ‘’As we fly into the abyss’ Others will be missed’’ They flew as she remembered When she flew with the owl, Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen unheard but always near Still loved Still missed And very dear Same with the owl and the cardinal

Twin brothers Slothes named Sammy and Zippy love to hang out with their friends at the Big Treehouse and go on great adventures.

A man in a dark house full of mirrors

Young Janiya discovers a magical rock that transports her to the enchanting Land of Enchantment. With her unicorn friend Mo-Mo, she embarks on a quest to find the Golden Key, meeting wise and mystical creatures along the way. Facing challenges with bravery and kindness, Janiya ultimately finds the key and returns home, treasuring her magical journey forever.

Embark on a spellbinding journey with a girl as she unravels the mysteries of Hogwarts, dances under starlit skies, and discovers unexpected alliances in the enchanting world of magic.

When a friend is in trouble, one brave kid stands up to do the right thing, even when it's hard.

In the vibrant world of Zippityland, seven quirky creatures form the Zippy Squad, each uniquely gifted with the superpowers of ADHD. Join Fizz, Snuggle, Dash, Zing, Melody, Bounce, and Whizz as they navigate exciting challenges and discover that their differences are not just unique traits but powerful strengths.

Жила-была девочка по имени Яна. С самого детства она чувствовала, что может понимать зверей. Особенно хорошо она находила общий язык с котиками и декоративными кроликами. Каждое утро её встречал пушистый кролик по имени Пушок — белый, с чёрными пятнышками и забавными ушками. Он весело прыгал вокруг, пока Яна не угощала его вкусной морковкой. А рядом всегда мурлыкала её кошка Фрэнсис — серая, мягкая и ласковая. Она любила запрыгивать Яне на колени и тыкаться носиком в её руку, требуя внимания. Яна не просто ухаживала за своими пушистыми друзьями, но и понимала их настроение. Она знала, когда Пушок хочет поиграть, а когда ему лучше спокойно полежать в домике. Она чувствовала, когда Фрэнсис хотелось ласки, а когда та хотела побыть одна. Все в городе знали, что Яна — особенная. Стоило ей встретить на улице бездомного котика, как тот сразу начинал ей доверять. Люди удивлялись: «Как ты их понимаешь?» Яна только улыбалась: — Нужно просто слушать сердцем. Так и жила девочка, окружённая пушистыми друзьями, даря им заботу, а взамен получая самую тёплую и искреннюю любовь. ❤️

Get ready for a wild holiday adventure in Cray Cray for Christmas! When the holiday season arrives, chaos ensues as one family tries to juggle tangled lights, outrageous wish lists, financial troubles, and over-the-top Christmas parties. From family troubles to unexpected visits from a grumpy neighbor who might just be a secret Grinch, there’s never a dull moment. But amidst the craziness, everyone learns that the true magic of Christmas isn’t about perfection—it’s about laughter, love, and making memories together.

Mello was excited and a bit nervous. It was his first day at a new school. With his backpack filled and a big smile on his face, he walked into class. But something stood out—he was the only Black student there. The other kids glanced at him but quickly returned to their conversations. Mello took a deep breath and sat down. He wasn’t sure if anyone would talk to him, but he knew he wanted to make friends and learn. At recess, Mello saw a group playing tag. He really wanted to join, but wasn’t sure if they’d let him. Gathering courage, he asked, “Can I play too?” The kids exchanged glances. Tristan asked, “Where are you from?” “I’m from another school,” Mello said. “But I love playing tag.” The kids still seemed unsure. Skylar spoke up, “I’ve never had a friend like you before.” Mello smiled. “That’s okay! I’ve never had friends like you either. We can learn from each other.” There was a pause, then Tristan shrugged. “Sure! You’re it!” he said, tapping Mello’s shoulder. Mello laughed and chased them. As they played, Mello realized it didn’t matter that he looked different—what mattered was having fun together. After the game, Skylar told Mello, “You’re fast! I’m glad you joined us.” From that day, Mello and his new friends found how much they had in common. They loved the same games, cartoons, and jokes. But they also learned from each other. Tristan was curious about Mello’s favorite foods, and Mello enjoyed learning about Skylar’s family traditions. Mello realized that being different wasn’t something to fear—it made him special. His friends saw that their differences made their friendship even stronger. In the end, Mello knew one thing for sure: being unique wasn’t just okay—it was beautiful.

Влада дуже хотіла постійно дивитись мультики, а не читати книжки. Але книжки читати важливо. Влада проходить через різні ситуації, які показують їй важливість читання книжок. Влада любить робити макіяж та зачіски. І в кінці Влада починає любити книги.

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!

Ellie Rae's Big Day Ellie Rae had been dreaming of getting their ears pierced. They loved the idea of wearing shiny earrings like their mom. Today was the big day! Nurse Cassandra, a kind and caring nurse, arrived with a warm smile. “Hi, Ellie Rae! I’m here to make sure you feel safe and comfortable.” She sat down with Ellie Rae and their parents, explaining the process in a friendly way. “First, we’ll practice together, then I’ll clean your ears and mark them with my special purple skin marker. What’s your favorite color?” “Pink!” Ellie Rae exclaimed. “Great choice! Let’s see what earrings we have.” Ellie Rae spotted pink daisy earrings and beamed. Nurse Cassandra explained that they were made of medical-grade titanium, safe and gentle on the skin. Body Autonomy & Calming Techniques Nurse Cassandra knelt down. “Ellie Rae, your body belongs to you. If you’re ready and give me permission, we can start.” Ellie Rae took a deep breath. “Yes, I’m ready.” Sensing a little nervousness, Nurse Cassandra led them through a breathing exercise. “Breathe in through your nose… and out through your mouth. Think of something that makes you happy.” Ellie Rae imagined a fun beach day, feeling calmer. The Piercing Nurse Cassandra cleaned Ellie Rae’s earlobes and marked the spots. “You’re doing great! One more breath, and we’re done.” Before Ellie Rae knew it, the piercing was finished. When they looked in the mirror, their pink daisy earrings sparkled just like they had imagined. “You did it, Ellie Rae! You were so brave!” Ellie Rae felt proud, excited to show their friends.

Theme: Introducing kindness and self‑reflection. Story Outline: Little Luna, a curious little star, wakes in a magical night sky. She wonders why her glow makes other stars smile. Along the way, she meets a gentle moon and a wise owl who share simple anecdotes about caring for others and listening to your heart. Page Layout: Page 1: Full‑page illustration of a twinkling sky with Luna peeking out. Overlaid text: “Little Luna, the smallest star, shined with a gentle light.” Page 2: A moonlit forest scene where the wise owl speaks softly: “Kindness makes the night brighter.” Page 3: Luna learning that every act of caring spreads warmth, with a final page saying “Good night, little one.”

A girl goes on an adventure to explore the deep sea.

Zippy the zucchini is it brave little zucchini. He was not your everyday zucchini. He wore a tiny red Cape and had a big bright smile

Griffin talks about the letters G through L while explaining his Down syndrome diagnosis