main illustration: sarah sitting outside her rescue centre in forest with animal friends, cat, parrot, pangolin and monkey.: Sarah sits cross-legged in a circle of animals—a squirrel chattering in her ear, an owl nodding sagely, and a rabbit twitching its nose. The trees around them lean in, their leaves rustling with faint, glowing symbols A towering stone statue covered in moss and vines, its owl-like eyes suddenly flickering to life with green light. Sarah stands before it, holding out a peculiar leaf-shaped key, while the fox bristles at her side. Chapter 5: The Map in the Moonlight* *:* Sarah unravels a glowing map made of pressed leaves and tree sap, its lines shifting under the light of a full moon. Fireflies form constellations above her, mirroring the map’s symbols. A chilling silhouette of a twisted, branch-like creature slinking between the trees, its hollow eyes fixed on Sarah’s back. The forest around it is eerily still, with fallen leaves swirling in its wake. Sarah stands in a hidden glade where translucent, ghostly animals (a faded deer, a spectral wolf) circle a shimmering pool. She holds a flute made of vine, playing a melody that makes the spirits glow brighter. Sarah places her hands on the massive, pulsing "heart" of the forest—a giant tree whose roots glow like veins. The ground quakes as light spreads, rejuvenating wilted flowers and scaring away creeping shadows. Dawn breaks as Sarah hugs the fox goodbye at the forest’s edge. The trees lean toward her, leaves brushing her hair like fingers. In the distance, the stone guardian winks, its mossy face now smiling.

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.

The little boy, who was 5 years old, loved playing in the park. He would go to the park near the house with his mother every day. The time he spent there was magical. He loved trees. He would pick flowers for his mother. It was fun to watch the birds and cats. He would play with the other children who came to the park and have a lot of fun. When he was hungry, he would snack on the food his mother had brought.

The story is about a father and son who have a wild adventure to many different places. For example; under the sea, to the jungle, on safari, to the beach, to the snow etc. The father of the baby boy is tall and skinny, with long dreadlocks and dark skin and small nose.

Once upon a time there was a beetle who loved to tell everyone how fast he could run. “I am the fastest insect in the park,” he would say. His slow and steady friend the snail, tired of hearing him brag, challenged him to a race. “Ha,” the beetle thought to himself, “there is no way a snail could ever win against me.” On the day of the race, all of the insects in the park gathered to watch. The centipede waved a checkered flag to start the race. The beetle zoomed past the starting line as fast as he could, while the snail carefully inched herself forward bit by bit. The beetle cried out “You will never win this race at that slow, slow pace.” Out of breath from running, the beetle eventually reached a small pond of water. He thought, “I have plenty of time. I just will go around the pond.” The beetle sped off on his way. Inch by inch the snail crawled along the path. As she reached the pond, she thought, “It would be much shorter if I could somehow float across the water.” Perhaps I could build a boat. The snail gathered up some leaves, twigs and vine. She fashioned a small boat that helped her glide smoothly across the water of the pond. When she got to the other side, she hopped off the boat and could see all of her friends waiting for her at the finish line. Little by little the snail crept along the path until she crossed the finish line at long last. All of her friends cheered. “Hooray for snail!” they cried. A moment later the beetle came running across the finish line. “I can’t believe you beat me!” he said. “You know,” the snail replied with a smile, “being the fastest isn’t always everything”. “Sometimes if you just slow down for a moment and think about your challenge, you can come up with great solutions.”

Brennen goes to the beach and a learns to swim from a friendly sea turtle

Page 1 On a sunny morning, Xiao Shui and Xiao Huo arrived at Lung Yuet Tau, excited to hear stories about a dragon legend. Page 2 They entered Old Wai village, saw ancient walls, and heard villagers holding a ceremony. It felt mysterious and lively. Page 3 Xiao Shui pointed at the Song Ling Tang and said, “This is where the Tang family honors their ancestors!” Page 4 Xiao Huo asked, “Why honor ancestors?” Xiao Shui replied, “To thank them for their protection and guidance.” Page 5 Next, they visited the Tin Hau Temple and saw villagers ringing bells to pray for blessings. Page 6 Xiao Shui said, “Tin Hau protects the villagers and keeps everyone safe.” Xiao Huo nodded, wishing for blessings too. Page 7 They found an ancient well. Xiao Shui said, “This well was built to protect against enemies. The villagers are smart!” Page 8 Xiao Huo smiled and said, “Lung Yuet Tau is mysterious and beautiful. We must come back to explore again!”

In a quiet neighborhood, elderly Sam faces a lonely existence after breaking his hip. Confined to his home, he watches life unfold outside his window, feeling increasingly isolated as the children play and laugh. His days blend into a monotonous routine filled with sadness and longing for connection. One afternoon, Sam notices three kids—Mary, Steve, and Zara—curiously peeking through his window. Annoyed, he yells at them to go away, feeling frustrated by their intrusion. Despite his outburst, the kids return day after day, their persistence grating on Sam’s nerves. He struggles with his emotions, battling depression and the loss of his active life. But one particularly lonely day, something shifts in Sam. He unexpectedly calls out to the children, asking if they want to play catch. The invitation surprises even him, but he’s tired of being alone. When he opens his window and begins tossing a soft ball back and forth, laughter fills the air. The children are thrilled, and for the first time in a long while, Sam feels a spark of joy. As their friendship blossoms, Mary, Steve, and Zara

1.There's a new student 2. He feels alone 3. Lily knows what it feels like to feel alone 4. She invites him to play with her

Zay and Meta are brothers. They are both biracial of African American and white descent. They have curly light brown hair. They have cleft chins. They both look alike. The two brothers play together and share everything. They love each other and their parents. Their parents are a slim white woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, pretty. Their dad is a light complexion black man with a cleft chin and short buzz cut fade .

Harry- squirrel is a coward kid, but one day he got lost in jungle and find his courage.

Gabi does strictly come dancing at Plett Primary to raise money to go dancing in Mauritius. She comes first

THE HOYS, PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK NEAR THE FOREST. ONE BOY DECIDED TO ENTER THE FOREST AND HIDE BEHIND A TREE FORGETTING THE WORDS OF HIS PARENT TO NEVER WANDER IN THE FOREST ALONE. TIME PASSES BY AS HE HIDES. BUT NO ONE CAME TO FIND HIM. IT WAS GETTING LATE AND HE FINALLY GOT OUT FROM BEHIND THE TREE TRYING TO FIND HIS WAY OUT. HE GOT LOST, THEN SUDDENLY HE HEARD A UNKNOWN CRY OF A CREATURE HE NEVER KNEW IN THE DISTANCE. HE GOT SCARRED AND RAN, HIDING BEHIND THE TREE. HE CRIED CALLING HIS PARENTS NAME. THE NIGHT CAME LONG AFTER. HE IS STILL INSIDE THE FOREST. AFTER AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME, HE HEARD NEW NOISES. SURPRISINGLY, IT WAS HIS FATHER WHO CAME LOOKING FOR HIM. HAPPY, HE HUGGED HIS FATHER. HIS FATHER DIDNT GET ANGRY BUT RESSURED HIM SAYING, I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU. WHEN THEY FINALLY GOT OUT OF THE FOREST, UNKNOWN TO THEM, A MONSTER WAS LOOKNG AT THEM FROM BEHING THE COVER OF THE TREES FROM INSIDE THE FOREST. THE END.

A 6-year-old mermaid Alianna is playing with her fish friends. One day, while swimming near the surface, Alianna spotted a superhero girl, 8-year-old Arianna, flying overhead in her high-tech hoverboard. Arianna was on a mission to protect the ocean from pollution and save marine life. Curious, Alianna swam closer, and Arianna noticed her shimmering tail and sparkling smile. They introduced themselves, and Alianna was amazed by Arianna's superhero gadgets and powers. As they played together, Alianna showed Arianna the secrets of the ocean, like hidden caves and rainbow-colored fish. Arianna shared her superhero skills. Together, they discovered a hidden underwater city, where they met a wise old octopus named Oracle. Oracle told them about an ancient prophecy, where a mermaid and a superhero would join forces to protect the ocean and save the world.

Sing Yue who is 7 years old visited Japan with her parents Eddie and Annie who are both 35 years old. They went to theme parks they went on lonfg colourful slides which were green Blue and Red. They ate sushi and noodle

A book of adventures and puzzles

Heavenly sister is graduating college, and she and her dad are going to the graduation. They live in Houston TX but her sister goes to Howard which is a famous HBCU in Washington DC. So Heavenly and her Dad will have to catch a plane. While there they plan on doing a lot of sightseeing Washington DC has many Monuments and museums as well as other interesting places to see. Heavenly is very excited that her big sister is graduating but she dreams of the day that she follows in her big sister's footsteps. Heavenly has always looked up to her sister and is excited for her big day.

"Brave Barkley's Big Adventure" tells the tale of Barkley, a courageous dog from the town of Pawsington. When he hears a cry from the enchanted forest, Barkley embarks on a daring adventure to help a lost rabbit named Rosie. Throughout the journey, Barkley's bravery and kindness shine as they face challenges together. The story concludes with Barkley becoming a hero in Pawsington, inspiring young readers to be brave and kind in their own adventures. The narrative combines enchanting descriptions, moral values, and moments of triumph to engage and educate young children.

Once upon a time, two curious brothers named Orville and Wilbur lived in a small town. Their hearts longed to soar high in the sky like the birds they admired. One sunny day, an idea bloomed within them. They set out to build a flying machine that could lift them to the heavens. With relentless determination, they studied birds' flight and mastered the principles of aerodynamics. Despite the challenges, they persevered. After years of hard work, the day of their first flight arrived. With Orville at the controls and Wilbur by his side, their invention, the Wright Flyer, ascended into the sky. They had achieved their dream! The world stood astounded. The Wright brothers had transformed the realm of possibility. Airplanes filled the skies, connecting distant lands and making travel faster than ever before. Orville and Wilbur became heroes, inspiring generations.

"The Emotion Garden" is a heartwarming children's picture book that follows the adventures of Ella and Alex in a magical garden where emotions bloom like flowers. Each page introduces a different flower, representing a specific emotion. From the Happy Sunflower for joy to the Stormy Thundercloud for sadness, the garden teaches the children about the beauty of their feelings. The story emphasizes the importance of embracing and understanding various emotions, comparing them to a vibrant tapestry that creates a unique and magical garden of experiences. Ultimately, the friends leave the garden with a deeper appreciation for their emotions, carrying the message that every feeling is special and contributes to the colorful journey of life.