A pony and his owner a girl named Ruby dreaming of becoming rodeo stars and both supporting each other in their dreams

Ahoy, young sailors! Embark on an enchanting journey to Friendship Reef, a vibrant underwater world where the gentle waves of friendship and the winds of collaboration guide our cheerful crew – Sammy the Sociable Seahorse, Lulu the Listener Lobster, and Oscar the Open-minded Octopus. Together, they discover the secrets of building, maintaining, and growing relationships. In this delightful story, our three friends live harmoniously in a cove adorned with colorful coral and teeming with marine life. Each character contributes their unique social skills to create a thriving community. One sunny day, Sammy has a brilliant idea to organize a grand underwater festival to celebrate friendship and learn more about each other. Join Sammy, Lulu, and Oscar as they invite their friends to share talents and ideas, ensuring that every voice is heard and embracing the diversity of ideas. As the festival approaches, the anticipation in Friendship Reef grows, and the vibrant coral decorations sparkle. The sounds of laughter and music fill the community. During the festival, the trio notices something magical: people are connecting, sharing stories, and discovering common interests. The bonds of friendship grow stronger with each moment. As the festival draws to a close, Sammy poses a thoughtful question to his friends, sparking reflections on how they organized a successful event and what they learned about relationships. The story emphasizes the importance of active listening, open-mindedness, and collaboration in building a harmonious community. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the collaborative journey of friendship, where each individual's unique strengths contribute to a thriving community.

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

A Brave big sister visiting her baby sister in the NICU Hospital

**Title:** *Flicker’s Colors of Kindness* **Page 1:** In a peaceful village, there lived a special girl named Flicker. Her hair was magical—it changed colors based on her feelings. Green for happy, blue for sad, and red for worried. **Page 2:** One day, Flicker saw her friend, Pia, sitting on a bench with tears in her eyes. **Flicker:** “What’s wrong, Pia?” **Pia:** “I lost all the supplies I gathered for winter, and now I don’t know what to do.” **Page 3:** Flicker’s hair turned blue with concern, but then quickly shifted to red as she got an idea. **Flicker:** “Let’s follow my hair! It’ll change colors and help guide us while we look.” **Page 4:** Together, Flicker and Pia walked through the village, following the colorful glow of Flicker’s changing hair. They searched through gardens, under trees, and near the market stalls. **Page 5:** Just when they thought the supplies were lost for good, they heard a noise from behind a nearby bush. **Page 6:** Out stepped a young boy named Prickle, carrying bags full of supplies. Flicker’s hair turned yellow as she began to think. **Prickle:** “I’m so sorry! I didn’t know these belonged to you, Pia. I thought they were left for anyone to use.” **Page 7:** Flicker smiled warmly and said, “There’s enough for all of us. Why don’t we share?” **Page 8:** Pia and Prickle agreed, and they divided the supplies, laughing and chatting as they worked together. **Page 9:** Flicker’s hair glowed a bright, cheerful green, showing her happiness as her friends came together and shared what they had. **Page 10:** From that day on, whenever someone needed help, Flicker used her color-changing hair to bring people together, always showing kindness with her unique gift.

I am Kelly John, a young make adult, the hero of my own story. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I was left by my dad when I was 9 years, till then my mama raised me with all her might standing as my father and mother. Having no financial stability, I decided to cut off from school and continue living in my own simple ways. Days, months, years, I worked as hard as I could. Until a year come when I realized, education will lead me to a better future. Now I am third year college student, independent, motivated, inspired, and determined to finish and be a future educator. this is my life, this is me.

1. Two kids are standing. The boy is named Arthur and the girl is Eva. 2. Head. The boy and girl point to their head and say this is my head. 3. Eyes. Boy and girl point to their eyes and say these are my eyes. 4. Eyebrows. Boy and girl point to their eyebrows and say these are my eyebrows. 5. Nose. Boy and girl point to their Nose and say this is my Nose. 6. Mouth. Boy and girl point to their mouth and say this is my mouth 7. Tongue. Boy and girl show their tongue and say this is my tongue. 8. Hands. Boy and girl point to their hands and say these are my hands. 9. Belly. Boy and girl point to their belly and say these are my belly. 10. Legs. Boy and girl point to their legs and say these are my legs. 11. Knees. Boy and girl point to their knees and say these are my knees. 12. Feet. Boy and girl point to their feet and say these are my feet.

A child draws a picture of a cat and mouse that come to life in shadows.

A wise leader once walked through a village where a skilled blacksmith, Elias, had forged the town’s strongest tools for years. One day, Elias’s hands grew weaker due to an illness, making it difficult to wield his hammer. The villagers, worried about losing their best blacksmith, debated what to do. Some suggested replacing him, while others ignored the problem, hoping it would fix itself. But the village leader saw a third path. The leader spoke with Elias, understanding his needs. With small changes—modifying his tools, adjusting his workspace, and giving him needed support—Elias continued to craft with precision, his wisdom and experience still invaluable to the village. The leader had not just helped one man; they had strengthened the entire community by ensuring everyone had what they needed to thrive. Leadership is not about removing those who struggle but about ensuring each worker has the tools to contribute. When employees need medical accommodations, leadership is the bridge between challenge and success. Build the bridge, and the work continues.

This heartwarming Filipino folktale, set in the idyllic Sitio Paligawan of Cavite, tells the story of Mang Jose, a kind and hardworking farmer, and his envious neighbor, Mang Antonio. Despite Mang Antonio's act of sabotage—setting fire to Mang Jose's crops—Mang Jose's unwavering compassion shines through when he selflessly helps Mang Antonio's ailing wife. This act of kindness triggers a profound transformation in Mang Antonio, leading him to confess his wrongdoing and embrace a life of hard work and goodness. The story highlights the power of forgiveness and the transformative potential of selfless acts, ultimately showcasing the enduring strength of community and the triumph of good over envy. It's a tale that celebrates the Filipino values of pakikipagkapwa-tao (regard for others) and pagpapatawad (forgiveness).

Anna is a nordic child with blonde wawy hair and blue eyes. Age 5. Anna gets lost in the colours of grandmas garden. She find herself in Colourland, the land of all emotions. Se goes from place to place, first getting an introduction to what a feeling is and then learning about happiness, sadness, anger, fear, sorrow, jealosy,, anxiety, shame and disgust. In the last place she sees all the different colours and learns about how to handle feelings. In each place there is an animal or a tree/flower that talks to Anna. In the picture about fear she holds her moters hand walking in a forrest on a path. The mother has long blond hair like AnnaThey are seen from the back. The colour is green.

2nd Grade Version To understand why the American Revolution happened, we need to look back at the years from 1754 to 1763. During this time, the British and the French were fighting in a war on land that is now part of the United States. This war is called the French and Indian War. The British wanted to control more land, and the French wanted to keep their land. Many Native Americans chose to help either the British or the French during this war. In 1759, British soldiers went to a city called Québec in Canada and won a big battle there. They took over another city called Montréal the next year. After that, there weren't many big battles left between the British and the French in North America. The fighting mostly stopped by 1763 when a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris was signed. Why did the British start taxing the colonists, and why did this make them mad? The British government made laws and taxes that affected the colonists. Many colonists felt proud to be British, but they believed they had rights that the king should protect. They didn't like the Stamp Act, which was a new tax. In Virginia, some leaders, called the House of Burgesses, said that the British Parliament shouldn’t be taxing them. In 1765, the prime minister of Britain was George Grenville. He created the Stamp Act because he needed money to pay for British soldiers in North America. He thought the colonists should help pay for these soldiers who were protecting them. At first, the British leaders were surprised by how upset the colonists were. Grenville did not listen to their complaints and was eventually replaced in 1766. A leader named George Washington fought in the French and Indian War along with the British. He helped lead soldiers against the French. He became a well-known leader and was even elected to help make laws in Virginia.

Even though it’s hard, she finds comfort in knowing they are still one big, loving family. Sadie was a bright and creative girl who loved animals, art, and softball. Her home was filled with laughter and the playful barks of three dogs and the purrs of four cats. Every day was an adventure with her furry friends. Sadie loved her family, but sometimes she found it hard to have her parents living in two different houses. Even though it was tough, she knew they were still one big, loving family. Sadie often expressed her feelings through her colorful paintings and crafts. Her art was a way to show what was in her heart. Sadie is full of anxiety and gets worried about what people think and going into the big world out there. It was very scary for Sadie. Sadie loved playing softball even though she never felt like she was never good enough. Sadie longed to have more time with friends who often chose other friends over her. She knew her animals were always there to keep her from being alone.

Baby mouse, has a rival called gym rat, baby mouse looks up to him, but gym rat thinks he’s too weak and pathetic to work out in the gym with him, so baby mouse try’s to get help from other animals to teach him different exercises to get in shape, bunny the runner helps baby mouse on how to use the treadmill and get better at running

Clara is 10 years old and she is taken away with her magical imagination, searching for a mysterious treasure on the flat earth, the treasure is hidden inside a supposed unknown place called crypto

A boy, Till, is stung by a plant and then becomes a superhero. His superpower is control over nature and he has to fight against the villain, Mr polluter.

A boy from a middle-class family started a business and faced so many challenges,at the end he was successful in his business

Childrens book based on the following poem: An Unusual Egg – (A Lenten Poem) Once upon a time there was a colorful egg Who was quite unusual for it had legs. From a crack in its shell, it could see Something special was happening. For many days the world seemed dead When bursting forth came flowers of red. Out in the meadow the sheep were grazing, When the egg saw a little lamb, amazing! Looking up into a clear blue sky, The colorful egg saw a butterfly. Standing in awe of God’s creation, The egg began to feel a strange sensation. Snap, crack, jiggle and whop Out of the shell, a head did pop. Shake and twist and just as quick, The egg became a baby chick. Easter gives hope with new life all around So open your hearts and love will be found.

Daisy Bates is a young woman who dedicated her newspaper to the civil rights movement. After learning segregated schools are unconstitutional, she used her newspaper to expose schools violating the law. She helped her local school integrate by giving students advise and driving them around. Unfortunately violence and threats made her shut down her news paper. However she continued to work on integrating schools, and even publish a memoir on the Little Rock 9. She became to the only woman to speak at the March On Washington.

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