At ten years old, Adam faces a dilemma many adults never conquer: What does he truly want to be when he grows up? Mocked by his classmates and overwhelmed by the pressure to choose, Adam feels lost—until a vivid dream and an unexpected morning view of a massive ship in the harbor ignite his imagination. Could Adam, a boy fascinated by nautical adventures and pirate tales, really become a ship captain? What challenges would he face on such an unconventional path? And how can he overcome the fear of pursuing a dream that seems so different from everyone else's? Join Adam as he navigates the turbulent waters of childhood dreams and societal expectations, discovering the power of passion, resilience, and self-belief.

Book on autism that centers on a Jamaican family and explores how parents can better understand their children is a wonderful way to approach this sensitive topic. It’s important to create an engaging, age-appropriate story that uses gentle lessons and familiar cultural references, while emphasizing empathy, understanding, and love.

Thrifting treasures have a story all their own. It's our job to keep telling them for generations to come. Show your kiddos that beauty can be found in forgotten things...

Стэлла и щенята по имени скай и крепыш спасают мир от злого робота

The story is about a little girl named Masal, who adores animals, nature, and the night sky. She lights up with joy whenever she sees stars and takes great pleasure in feeding stray animals, feeling immense happiness when they are well-fed. With her kind heart and boundless imagination, Masal is no ordinary child—she has a magical gift: the stars listen to her wishes. One night, under the shimmering sky, Masal wishes to travel to space with her animal friends. The stars grant her wish and take her on an extraordinary journey. Accompanied by her closest friends—a curious rabbit, a wise owl, and a brave dog—Masal sets off for the "Interstellar Friendship Planet," a magical place where lost animals and people in need find hope. On this planet, Masal and her friends help a lost baby koala reunite with its family. Using her extraordinary ballet skills, Masal performs a dazzling dance under the starlight, bringing joy and unity to the planet’s inhabitants. Her graceful movements and radiant spirit inspire everyone, showing the power of love and kindness. As a token of gratitude, the planet's residents gift her a star formation in the sky, reflecting her compassion and big heart. This special star shines brightly, visible even from Earth, as a reminder of Masal's incredible journey. When Masal and her friends return home, she looks up at the sky each night, knowing that her star will always be there, reminding the universe of the love she shared across the stars and beyond.

The old cowboy's shave Time for this again:An old cowboy walks into a barbershop in Big Piney, Wyoming for a shave and a haircut.He tells the barber he can't get all his whiskers off because his cheeks are wrinkled from age. The barber gets a little wooden ball from a cup on the shelf and tells the old cowboy to put it inside his cheek to spread out the skin. When he's finished, the old cowboy tells the barber that was the cleanest shave he'd had in years, but he wanted to know what would have happened if he had accidentally swallowed that little ball? The barber replied "Just bring it back in a couple of days like everyone else does".

Cartoon character experiences a range of emotions as they make purchases in a Latin American open air market

In Mamma Anna's Kitchen, a warm-hearted Mennonite lady named Anna is beloved by all the neighborhood children. Known for her delicious cooking, especially her famous peanut butter treats, she has a special way of using her culinary skills to encourage good behavior and bedtime routines. With a gentle smile and a twinkle in her eye, Mamma Anna welcomes the kids into her cozy kitchen, where the aroma of freshly baked goodies fills the air. The story beautifully illustrates how a mother’s love can work wonders: a cold glass of milk and a sweet snack can heal scraped knees, lift spirits, and ease nighttime fears. When one child feels sad or scared, Mamma Anna is there with her nurturing touch, offering comfort and reassurance. Her kitchen becomes a haven of love, laughter, and delicious treats, reminding everyone that the simple joys of life can mend even the heaviest hearts. Through Mamma Anna’s acts of kindness, the story highlights the profound impact of love, community, and the small rituals that bring us together. It’s a heartwarming tale about the magic of motherhood and the healing power of a warm snack shared with a friend. By Brittany Young

Avery goes to Disneyland

Jay is an 8 year old boy who sometimes struggles with his emotions. During a walk in the jungle, he meets three friends, a bear, a female deer, and a wise turtle. They teach him about the three survival instincts, Fight, Flight and Freeze. Jay learns that these are normal characteristics that we are born with and just like the bear, deer and turtle, he uses them too. He feels better about his big feelings, and is able to understand why he has them a bit better thanks to his three new friends.

A simple offer to buy a coworker coffee turns into a big misunderstanding! A story showing how easily miscommunication can happen. Maurice texted Casey at work saying he was going for a coffee run and Casey said no thank you both times. Maurice got annoyed the second time and said to Casey "Do you have a problem with me? you never want me to buy you coffee"

stinging nettles cooking nettles over a fire to crisp put nettle leaves and dead nettles leaves into boiling water for nettle tea

A blue monster with one eye and a black top hat becomes friends with a boy named David. Rocky learns to share.

1. Aiden and his friends are leaving hockey practice one night. 2. They hear a rustling sound in the bushes next to them. 3. A kitten with long black hair and bright green eyes walks out. The kitten reminds them of Halloween. 4. Some of Aiden's teammates are scared and say black cats are bad luck. 5. Aiden does not believe that and he picks the kitten u and takes him home. He names hime Eerie because of his looks. 5. Eerie is not bad luck at all, in fact Aiden feels more lucky than ever having him as a best friend, 6.In the Fall, when Aiden's new hockey season starts, he picks the number 13, even though people think that number is unlucky. They were wrong about black cats and wrong about the number 13. 7. Aiden helps his team win many hockey games. He proves that not all superstitions are true, 8. Aiden is so glad he has Eerie as his best friend and good luck charm.

Scientific Stories from Nature

A curious young girl named Maya. At eight years old, Maya's favorite place to be was her backyard laboratory, where she conducted all sorts of scientific experiments. She explains what Earth Day is all about

fun filled easter book about kids, easter bunny, easter eggs and wonderful easter basket

Baby Bear is in search of his family. While searching for them, he runs into another bear cub, Pookie, and his family, a little boy in the green shorts. Both Pookie and the little boy in the green shorts agree to help Baby Bear search for his family. After searching high and low, Baby Bear's family cannot be found. So, the little boy in the green shorts and Pookie adopt Baby Bear into their family.

The story is about a kind-hearted boy named Caloy who adores his grandparents, Lolo Nato and Lola Patring, more than anything in the world. When they fall ill and have to stay in the hospital for a few weeks, Caloy is heartbroken and worried about their upcoming birthdays. Determined to make their birthday special, Caloy throws a surprise party for them in the hospital, decorating the room with balloons, streamers, and banners, baking a cake, and inviting their friends. Caloy's exceptional love for his elderly teaches him the true meaning of family, and he vows to cherish it forever by visiting them in the hospital every day, recognizing that their love is unbreakable despite their fragile health.

Once upon a time, there was an astronaut, a robot and a cat. These three friends lived, worked together and had fun together on the space station. They were the happiest creatures in space.