Maribel and her mother Anna are hanging out in Maribel's room. Maribel is in purple pajamas and Anna is in blue pajamas. They are sitting on the bed next to the window reading a bedtime story about the moon and the magic it can do. Maribel learns lessons about how the moon affects the tides, climate, the plants, and your mood. They look out her window and make a wish as they read with gratitude for the gifts the moon gives

Leon is scared of making friends. Leon thinks nobody will like him because some of his personality traits are unusual. Leon has a dog called Mable who is super friendly. Mable helps Leon make friends.

Mikoto was an orphan who grew up with his foster parents, Sashimoto and Kenimura. Early in the morning, he used to help his parents with the household chores. He used to fetch water from a nearby deep well to water their vegetables in the backyard. His parents owned a bakery where Shokupan was their best seller. After school, he helped in the bakery until he became a famous baker in town. Sashimoto and Kenimura were very proud of Mikoto. They believed that Mikoto was their lucky charm to progress in their business. In return, they gave him all the luxuries in life – a mansion, car, and even expensive jewelry pieces. After ten months, Mikoto seldom went to the bakery because he became addicted to gaming and liquor. He even sold his car.

David and Jessica find adventure when they go out and play

This story teaches children about patience, empathy, and the importance of teamwork. Timmy's transformation from being focused on being first to understanding the value of collaboration and supporting others serves as a valuable lesson for young readers.

A girl named Elizabeth was hit by a car Elizabeth was paralyzed It was her first time going to school in a wheel chair She was scarred kids where going to bully her 3 kids bullied her One of the bullies became her friend her name was Rylie She felt happy that she expected

When Moon shook hands with Steve, Moon immediately spoke to her self, "Why is Steve's hand cold?…no-no, maybe my body temperature is warm."

**Description:** A young boy named Muhammad bin Qasim sets out on an adventure to bring peace and justice to the distant land of Sindh, overcoming challenges and proving his bravery and leadership.

Xiaoxiao is reading a book while grandpa is talking to her. She didn't pay attention.

Opie and Calvin are playing in the jungle. They search for bugs with sticks til Calvin sees that Opie found a bigger bug. He gets jealous and whacks Opie with his stick. Opie goes crying to their mama chimpanzee. She puts them in time out. Later in the day, while she is preparing their dinner, Opie spots some bananas that he wants to eat. He sneaks to get one while his mom isnt looking.

Jason loves building lego

Rotem is going to Amir's birthday party. She's excited, buys him a present he likes and makes him a card. She then walks over the birthday with Dad. At the party, there are many kids from Rotem's school. They're all playing and Rotem greets Amir and plays with all the kids. But when Amir's mom brings the cake, Rotem has a problem: all the kids push ahead and ask for cake, and she doesn't want to push and doesn't know how to ask for cake. She asks Dad, who tells her she should go up to Amir's mom, put her hand forward and ask. Rotem tries. She's too shy to talk, but she puts her hand out, Amir's mom understands and gives her a piece of cake. Rotem eats the cake with all the other kids. Rotem goes home proud of herself, and Dad is proud of her for asking for cake.

The Ninny is about a brief encounter between an employer and the governess he hires for his children, Yulia. The man calls the governess to his study to discuss the wages owed for the month. The man states that they planned to pay her thirty rubles a month, but she counters that it was forty. He keeps tricking her out of money. The moral of this story is to be strong and stand up for yourself when anybody is trying to put you down or make you lose your spirits.

One sunny morning, Lina and her parents decided to explore the forest near their campsite. As they wandered deeper into the woods, Lina spotted a shiny object under a rock. It was an old map with strange symbols and clues. Excited, Lina showed it to her parents. "This could lead to the hidden waterfall!" she said eagerly. Her father nodded. "Let’s see where it takes us," he said with a smile. Following the map, they reached a tall tree with glowing leaves. Carved into its trunk was a riddle: "What has roots but never grows? What moves but has no legs?" Lina thought for a moment and exclaimed, "A river!" Instantly, the tree shimmered, and a hidden path appeared through the bushes. The path led them to a wide, rushing river. The stones were slippery, and crossing seemed dangerous. Lina's father used branches to help steady their steps, and together they made it to the other side. There, they found a new clue: "Show kindness to the smallest, and the path will open." Deeper in the forest, they encountered a hungry squirrel searching for food. Lina took out her last piece of bread and gave it to the squirrel. Suddenly, the ground trembled, and the bushes parted, revealing a breathtaking waterfall glowing with golden light. Standing before the magical waterfall, Lina made a wish to always have adventures with her family. The waterfall sparkled as if answering her wish. A deer with shimmering antlers appeared and spoke, "Your kindness has restored the magic of the forest. Take this as a token of gratitude." The deer handed Lina a glowing stone before disappearing into the mist. As they walked back to their campsite, Lina held the stone tightly, knowing she would never forget this magical adventure.

A fairy tale about always helping the younger ones and respecting the older ones.

Indonesian traditional musical instrument and Korean musical instrument

A story about a retail establishment that pushes to build community by bringing together diverse groups of people with a common goal to heal the earth and the soul with the beauty of the Cannabis Plant

A little girl who was poor and lived in a poor house and her dream was to go to the sea

Myra is a finalist for the Sunnyvale Elementary Ultimate School Poetry contest.

A coming of age story for a young horse who wandered to far from her mom and make a few friends along the way