At daycare one morning, Ms. Sarah baked a gingerbread man with a crooked smile and three red buttons. But when the timer went DING, he jumped right out of the oven! "Tee hee hee!" he giggled. "You can't catch me!" He ran past Squeaks the hamster in his wheel. "Run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!" He zipped past Bubbles the goldfish. "Swim, swim, as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!" Outside on the playground, Nora spotted him first. "Look, Josie!" she called to her best friend. "Can you run fast?" asked the gingerbread man with his crooked smile. "We're the fastest runners in daycare!" they said together. Around the slide, Through the sandbox, Past the swings they ran! Finally, Nora and Josie caught up and grabbed his hands. "Oh no!" he laughed. "You really ARE the fastest!" "And you're the yummiest!" giggled the best friends, sharing the still-warm, spicy treat. Now whenever cookies bake at daycare, everyone remembers the cheeky gingerbread man and listens for his giggle... "Run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!" The End

Kensie hugging her mom goodbye with school doors in front of her and school buses in the background Kensie and classmates of all races and abilities playing together outside. Kensie at table top with pencil box of eleven crayons and an alphabet paper in front of her. Kensie and a few classmates of different races and ethnicities working on a puzzle of 10 pieces together in the colorful classroom. Kensie and classmates riding around the school playground on tricycles with helmets on their heads. Kensie at circle time with her classmates and teacher all on the preschool classroom carpet dancing together. Kensie and a few of her classmates reading in a cozy classroom book corner together. Kensie and a few classmates on the classroom carpet racing monster trucks together Kensie and a few of her classmates sitting at a classroom table together building creatures out of play-doh. Kensie at an art easel in the classroom painting a picture. Kensie and her classmates sitting in a circle on the classroom carpet with a variety of musical instruments in their hands. Kensie hugging goodbye to her two smiley teachers Kensie leaving school waving goodbye to all of classmates and teachers

Ali, Sara, and Amir find an old map that leads them to Shadow Island, a mysterious place that no one has heard of. However, upon arrival, they are attacked by strange shadows and trapped in a terrifying darkness. With a clue from an old book, they try to find a source of light to defeat the shadow. In a critical moment, they find a glowing crystal stone that finally saves them. The island is gone, but their experiences teach the meaning of courage, friendship, and self-belief.

John consumed a mysterious milk tea and gained a unique ability: his eyes could produce an unlimited amount of milk.

In a small forest, most of the inhabitants used a foreign language, having forgotten their own language, Filipino. One day, while observing the town, a monkey named Napoleon, the leader of the town, noticed that others were struggling to communicate because of the frequent use of the foreign language. Wishing to resolve the misunderstanding in the town, the monkey set out to find someone who could help.

كانت زينة، فتاة سمراء ذات شعر مجعد وعينين بنيتين لامعتين، تعيش في قرية ساحلية صغيرة. كانت زينة تعشق البحر، تقضي ساعات طويلة على شاطئه تراقب الأمواج المتلاطمة والطيور البحرية المحلقة

"In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a confident chameleon named Cam, with magical color-changing abilities, dazzled his jungle friends. Despite warnings from his best friend Cleo, Cam's colorful antics continued until a grumpy Tapir's caution about a Jaguar's danger was ignored. Venturing out alone on a gloomy day, Cam encountered a beautiful butterfly, leading to a perilous fall towards the approaching Jaguar. In a miraculous twist, Orion the Owl saved Cam just in time, imparting wisdom on diversity and self-acceptance. Cam, grateful for the rescue, returned to his natural color, embracing his uniqueness. The forest learned the importance of individuality, making Cam the happiest chameleon in the Amazon. This colorful journey taught that it's okay to be yourself, and every animal's unique traits should be celebrated.

Benny, a young boy who loves to play with his toys but often leaves them scattered around. This habit creates problems for his friend Sally, who can’t find her toys amid the clutter. Benny’s Grandma notices the issue and teaches him the importance of cleaning up his toys after playing. By learning and practicing this new habit, Benny keeps his play area tidy, making it easier for everyone to find and enjoy their toys. The story underscores the value of maintaining an organized space for more enjoyable playtimes.

In a quiet corner of California, a smart and cool surfer cat named Alex uncovers a sinister plot behind the mysterious disappearances of local surfers, leading him and his friends on a thrilling adventure against a secret society and a high-ranking official.

The secret road from our body to our brain that remains happy when we eat healthy food and gets bumpy when we eat sugar

This is the Last day in Mr.C’s Class. Using the lessons learned during Mr.C's Class,Venus encounters a mystical mermaid who teaches her the importance of kindness and empathy as she dives into the ocean of 5th grade friendships.

Tammy, a curious little girl, loves asking questions about the world. One day, she learns about taxes from her parents and decides to become a “Tax Explorer.” Tammy discovers how taxes help build schools, parks, and hospitals and even pay for firefighters and police officers. Along the way, she meets Mr. Penny, a talking coin, who explains how taxes make communities stronger. Together, they uncover fun facts and solve puzzles about money and taxes, learning why everyone has a role to play in keeping their town happy and safe.

In a small village, a young girl named Lily lived with her family. She loved playing with her friends and exploring the nearby woods. One day, while wandering through the forest, Lily stumbled upon a hidden clearing. In the center of the clearing stood an enormous tree, radiating a warm, golden light. The light felt like a gentle hug, filling Lily's heart with happiness and kindness. As she approached the tree, a soft voice whispered, "This is GodLight, a special light that comes from a place of love and goodness. It's always around you, ready to bring comfort and joy." From that moment on, Lily felt a magical glow inside her. She realized that she could share this light with others, just like passing on a smile or a hug. Lily began spreading GodLight by helping her friends and family. She helped her mother bake cookies for the elderly, assisted her father in fixing a broken bridge, and even comforted a crying friend during recess. As Lily shared GodLight, she noticed that it created a chain of love and kindness. The villagers started helping each other, and the world around her became a brighter and happier place. Lily learned that when we open our hearts to receive GodLight, we can spread love, compassion, and kindness to those around us, making the world a brighter place for everyone.

Once upon a time in the heart of the jungle, there lived a clever and mischievous black monkey named Max. Max was known for his quick wit and playful tricks, but sometimes his pranks went too far. One sunny day, Max decided to sneak into the jungle’s biggest banana orchard. The bananas were the juiciest and most delicious in the entire jungle, and Max couldn’t resist. He grabbed as many as he could, stuffing them into his cheeky little paws. But, just as he was about to make his escape, the orchard keeper spotted him! “Stop right there, Max!” yelled the orchard keeper, a wise old elephant named Ellie. “You’re stealing from me again! You’re going to jail for this!” Max’s eyes widened in fear. He knew he was in trouble, but he wasn’t about to let Ellie catch him so easily. In a flash, Max dashed through the jungle, but Ellie was quick. She caught him and locked him inside a sturdy cage at the jungle’s jail. Max sat in the cage, feeling a little scared and guilty. But, being the clever monkey he was, he didn’t stay down for long. As he looked around, he noticed something special in his pocket – a single, ripe banana. It seemed small, but Max had an idea. “I may be locked up, but I won’t give up,” he thought, smiling slyly. With his sharp teeth, he quickly peeled the banana and used the peel to carefully slip through the small cracks of the cage. It took time, but Max was patient. Finally, with a little wiggle and a lot of determination, Max managed to break free! As Max scampered out of the cage, he heard Ellie approaching, but by then, he was already far away, laughing at his own cleverness. He learned a valuable lesson that day. No matter how tough life gets, there’s always a way out if you don’t give up. The Moral of the Story: Never give up, even when things seem impossible. With clever thinking and determination, you can always find a way to overcome challenges.

story of Natalia age 3, and her brother Kingston age 2 with their cousins Jackson age 4 and Jacob age 2, and Natalia's friend Delaney age 5 having an adventure on honesty, respect, and politeness add decision points where readers can choose different paths for Natalia and Kingston

Superhero kids help set goals and save money to buy a bike.

Esta es la historia de Joaquina, la llaman Joaqui. Una niña dulce, divertida y muy sonriente. Ama los unicornios, los arcoíris y le encanta disfrazarse de princesa. Le encanta dibujar y pintar. Una noche, cuando se quedó dormida Joaqui soñó que era una princesa. Que vivía en un castillo rosa. En el camino las flores eran de caramelos y había unicornios. En el cielo se veía un arcoíris. Joaquina estaba feliz, caminaba descubriendo en el camino cosas mágicas, animales coloridos y ella con su vestido de princesa, reía feliz. Levantó del suelo una piedra violeta que parecía mágica. De repente escuchó que le decían Joaqui, Joaqui a levantarse! Ella no entendía, si ya estaba despierta! Pero de repenté se dio cuenta era un sueño! Tenía que volver a la realidad. Cuando se levantó le costó al principio. Pero la miró a su mamá y volvió a estar feliz. Le encantaba su vida y siempre podía seguir siendo princesa en sus sueños. Y lo extraño fue que cuando abrió la mano, tenía la piedra violeta!

Lily and Tom loved playing in their garden and noticed loud rumbling sounds from motorcycles. Their Grandpa explained that motorcycles were like big bumblebees and taught them a game called "Spot the Bumblebee. " When they saw or heard a motorcycle, they shouted “Zoom Zoom Bumblebee! ” and pointed at it while staying safe. They showed their friend Mia the game, promoting fun and safety around motorcycles.

One day, I met my brother Carson in the park. Then we decided to go on an adventure together. First, we went to Japan and saw a big volcano. It was so beautiful. After that, we went to a hotel and stayed for two days. On the first day, we had dinner together. It was delicious! On the second day, we visited the zoo. There were lions, capybaras, and monkeys. We had so much fun! Then we went to a toy shop and bought a cool toy for Carson. On the third day, as we were heading home, the volcano suddenly erupted! Carson and I ran away as fast as we could. Carson shouted, “Hurry up! Let’s get on the plane!” So, we quickly left Japan. Four hours later, we arrived home safely. Carson and I had so much fun in Japan!

Little girl hanging out in the barn at her grandpa’s house, bored, just walking around in circles collecting some eggs from the chickens and the hen and all of a sudden the animals start to talk to her and her adventure is just about to start