In a small village, in a wide yard filled with soft earth and fascinating scents, I lived with my mother and siblings. My mother, a small and clever Pinscher, watched over us. When we curled up around her, I felt the safest in the world. But then, one day, strangers arrived. I watched as all my siblings disappeared, one by one, into the warm hands of new humans. Until my turn came. A pair of hands gently lifted me, and I panicked. Where were they taking me? Where was Mom? The car drove and drove, the scenery outside kept changing, the smells were different, and my heart pounded hard. When we arrived, I heard a new voice: “Wow… he’s so tiny!” “Yeah, cute, right? Don’t worry, he’ll get used to it.” “But… I’m not sure how to take care of a dog.” My breath shortened. They weren’t sure? What if they didn’t want me? At first, it was tough. They put me in a small crate that didn’t feel like home. At night, it was too quiet, and my stomach tightened with longing. I whimpered softly, hoping Mom would hear me and come… but she didn’t. During the day, they let me run in the big yard. I sniffed every corner, searching for something familiar—but everything was new. And when evening came, and they tried to put me back in the crate… I wouldn’t let them! I ran, dodged, and jumped from side to side. I saw them laughing but also getting tired of chasing me. And little by little, I started to adjust. They loved me. They petted me. They smiled at me. Even her—the one who wasn’t sure at first—one day, she picked me up, looked into my eyes with softness, and whispered, “You’re so sweet.” And then I understood. I was home.

Working together on a community garden teaches a group of neighbors about growing friendships alongside plants.

Buttu is a superhero with special powers. He helps animals in trouble and shows everyone that being a hero means helping others whenever you can.

Emma lives in Scarborough with her single mother. They live in an apartment building. Her mom does 2 jobs to make ends meet, however with high rent and cost of living, theyhardly have enough money for food. So one day, along with her mom, Emma goes to the local foodbank that is run by Feed Scarborough. At the foodbank, while Emma was waiting in one corner reading some fun books, while her mom was shopping at the foodbank, Emma saw a racoon walking around, playing with an apple. Emma started talking with the Racoon. Racoon told Emma that his name is Dignity, and the apple is his friend, named Hope. Dignity told emma all about food insecurity in our community and that she is not the only one who comes to the foodbank. Feed Scarborough's foodbanks are set up like a grocery store, so her mom can pick and choose the food that Emma likes. Dignity also told Emma about so many children, who are not having enough food to eat nowadays as times are tough. Dignity told Emma that better days are coming soon as Toronto's Mayor and Canada's Prime Minister is working together to have better food in school so no children need to study in empty stomach. As dignity was telling Emma these stories, suddenly Emma heard her Mom's voice, calling out to her. As she turned towards the door, she saw her mom asking her to come with her so they can leave the foodbank. As Emma turned back, Dignity and Hope was nowhere to be seen. Was Dignity and Hope real? Were they really there telling Emma the story or were they franction of her imagination, as on the wall, there was a poster of Dignity and Hope (which are the mascots of Feed Scarborough.

Aqma walks to the park near his house with excitement. He wants to practice his new football shooting technique so he can become a great footballer like Cristiano Ronaldo. “Alright! Today I’ll get better and closer to my dream of being a footballer!” Aqma said to himself, holding his ball tightly. When Aqma arrives at the park, he looks up at the clear sky and smiles. As he lowers his hand, he notices a girl sitting alone in the gazebo. “Who’s that girl? I’ve never seen her here before,” Aqma wonders. As Aqma practices, he feels uncomfortable. He isn’t used to being watched, especially by a girl. “Come on, Aqma! You’re a man, don’t be shy,” he mutters to himself. He glances at the girl again, and to his surprise, she is watching him too. Aqma becomes even more distracted. Aqma gathers his courage and walks toward the girl. Rina, feeling shy and unsure, looks at him as he approaches. “Hi, my name is Aqma. What’s your name?” Aqma asks with a smile. The girl stays quiet for a moment, then softly replies, “Umm... Rina. My name is Rina.” “Hello, Rina! If you don’t mind, would you like to play football with me? Just for fun?” Aqma asks cheerfully. Rina shakes her head. “I’m sorry, Aqma. I can’t play football.” “Don’t worry! I’ll teach you!” Aqma insists. But Rina lowers her face and says quietly, “It’s not that... I can’t walk properly.” Aqma is confused a bit and then notices the walking stick behind her, “Oh," Aqma feels sorry and says softly, “I’m so sorry, Rina. I didn’t know...” Rina smiles a little. “It’s okay, really.” Suddenly, Aqma has an idea. “Hey, Rina! What if you become my coach?” “Me? How?” Rina asks, surprised. “You can help rate my skills and tell me how good my shots are! just like a real coach!” Aqma says excitedly. Rina smiles brighter. “Okay, my dads often tell me about Cristiano, so I understand a bit about football”. “Really? You know Cristiano too? Aqma surprised. From that day on, Aqma and Rina meet at the park often.

This story is about 5 year old girl lila with curly hair, big eyes and smile, excited about her first day of school and describes her experience within the school. The story has color illustrrations

Jasper and Archie explore a new part of the farm, following curious clucking sounds. They meet five chickens, each with a unique personality. As Jasper gently approaches, Archie’s excitement leads to playful antics, helping them learn chicken etiquette. By day’s end, they’ve bonded with their new feathered friends, realizing that despite their size, the chickens are full of personality and loyalty.

Wisler loves playing basketball

Lucy's mind is always busy with worries. How will she make them go away?

A student is sitting at a desk with a computer. One screen shows a video game, but there's a math book open next to it. The student sighs.

**About the Book:** This delightful children's book tells the story of a magical talking can named Can-Do, who teaches children about recycling and the importance of taking care of the environment. With colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue, young readers will learn valuable lessons while enjoying Can-Do's fun adventures.

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Celebrate every birthday and Watch a Boy grow up and learn to count to 10.

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Elara: Kael, we can’t just sit here. Every moment we wait, they tighten their grip on the city. Kael: (not looking up) I know, Elara, but rushing out there without a plan is exactly what they expect us to do. We need to be smart about this. Elara: (stops pacing, frustrated) Smart? Kael, I have memories in my head that could dismantle their entire operation. How long do you think it’ll be before they track us down? Kael: (pauses, then looks at Elara) That’s exactly why we need a solid plan. We use the memories as leverage. We don’t just throw them out into the world and hope for the best. Elara: (sighs) Leverage… You talk like we’re negotiating a trade. This isn’t about deals, it’s about exposing the truth. People deserve to know.

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Everson riding her bicycle with bubble floating around in the air

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