Living with a foster family Maya struggles with depression and anxiety when around new social settings. In the book Maya informs the reader of this and reassures them that it is ok and she goes over the different ways that help ground her/self regulate emotionally.

Maddox is 2; a little wild child growing up on a farm with large trees,long grass, noisy guinea fowl, Egyptian geese, rabbits, tortoises, owls. There's vintage cars and old fire trucks in the enormous backyard. Maddox goes on adventures with his best friend, Aslan the Great Dane! Aslan is so large all you ever see of him are his four long, grey legs. Aslan is the mentor; cautious, guiding, teaching Maddox as he rushes fearlessly into crazy and dangerous situations. Maddox is learning to talk. He barks at everyone, yelling, pointing "woo-woo" instead of talking. Everything is called a woo-woo. Aslan teaches him the names of things like mama, dada, car, truck. Each time he points at something and calls it woo-woo, Aslan corrects him and gives the proper name, explaining who or what they are. Mama cries when he finally calls her mama! Dada smiles, he is so proud. In the end Maddox points to Aslan saying Woo-Woo and Aslan agrees, Yes, I am Aslan, the biggest woo-woo that ever was.

a girl named Zion learned that she was a princess

Girl visits grandparent in the village, she finds a garden which is full of secrets and adventures

1. Connie is in living room with backpack 2. Connie thinks about a new school 3. Connie her heart has butterflies 3. Connie talks with her mom 6. Connie is being laughed at 7. Connie talks with mom 8. Connie feels safe

The girl Zhuzha and the boy Tim really liked robots. One day they went to an old factory and found many robots that needed help. In order for them to have energy, Tim and Zhuzha had to go through the volcano and find a crystal to renew the robots’ energy

a 16 year old Aboriginal Australian girl sitting on a rock looking at the sunrise

cousins dimi and baby go to visit a sensory magical land where they use all 5 senses on an adventure

This is a story about an autistic child who has a unique talent in identifying patterns.

A boy named Teddy and his mommy. Teddy has special needs and his mommy has given him special hero powers through out his life

about a little girl who lost her way in the dark forest when searching for her mother, then suddenly a glowing flower emerges after she sing with her beautiful voice.

A little wild person Makes her way across the floor She bumps into mummy’s leg And let’s loose a giant roar. This tiny girl is Rory “Hello There, Hi, Bonjour”, And Rory’s favorite thing to do is very loudly roar. She’ll prowl around a corner, Or guard the kitchen door But when you least expect it She will shock you with her roar. Whether playing with her dino’s Or zooming cars across the floor Her games are so much better with a gnarly, snarly roar. While she’s eating dinner Especially if she wants some more She’ll let you know just what she’d like With a bold, unruly roar. Even when it is her bath time All dressed up in suds galore She always seems to find the time To blast a mighty roar. Oh look, it’s time for bed now! “Buenas noches mi amor” But as soon as she lays down to sleep Little Rory roars no more. Instead, she hugs her teddy, Whom she simply does adore, and mummy blows her one last kiss as little Rory starts to snore. Goodnight Rory

Page 1 In the village of Lung Yuet Tau, the Lunar New Year celebration was about to begin. Yara and her friends were very excited. There would be lion dancing, fireworks, and delicious food tonight! Page 2 Yun suggested making red envelopes together to wish the villagers a happy new year. Everyone cut paper and wrote blessings, filling the village with laughter. Page 3 Star decided to perform the lion dance at the celebration. He had practiced for weeks, hoping to bring good luck to the village. Yara encouraged him, "You can do it!" Page 4 The night before the celebration, Cherry made a wish at the temple, hoping everyone would be healthy and happy. She lit incense, blessing every person in the village. Page 5 On the night of the celebration, colorful lanterns lit up the village. People wore beautiful clothes, and the lively atmosphere made everyone smile. Page 6 The lion dance performance began, and Star showcased his amazing skills on stage. The audience clapped loudly, while Yara and Yun cheered, "Go, go!" Page 7 During the celebration, everyone enjoyed tasty food, including fragrant dumplings and sweet rice cakes. Villagers exchanged wishes, making the atmosphere even more festive. Page 8 As fireworks burst in the night sky, everyone gathered in a circle to make their new year wishes. Yara felt incredibly happy; it truly was a memorable night!

1. Jesus lead a life of integrity and kept His integrity before God. From the Jesus' example, John Jr and Jade learn that the strength of their integrity is often tested when we are at their weakest. But, following by following Jesus’' example, we can gain the courage to be strong in difficult times. John Jr and Jade wanted to learn more about Jesus' integrity. 2. John Jr and Jade learn that integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. Jesus told John Jr and Jade about a time he kept integrity by resisting temptation. After Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights, Jesus was tempted by Satan to abuse his power and turn stones into bread to satisfy his hunger. Jesus also resisted Satan's temptation to throw himself from a temple pinnacle for fame and acceptance. 3. Jesus explained to John Jr and Jade that God delights. In integrity. Jesus shared the Bible verse Psalm 41:12 that says, “Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.” John Jr and Jesus wanted to know how to have integrity. 4. Jesus explained to Jorhn Jr and Jade that a person with integrity practiced honesty, humility, trustworthiness, authenticity, selflessness and courage. John Jr and Jade decided they would practice the traits of having integrity and to follow Jesus path to becoming more righteous.

1. One day in the village of Batu, where the legend of the Enchanted Stone flourished, lived a child named Ananda. Ananda was a curious soul, always eager to learn about everything around him 2. On that morning, Ananda sat under the shady tree in front of his house, listening to his grandfather's tales about the wonders of the Enchanted Stone 3. His eyes sparkled, and his heart was filled with curiosity. Ananda decided to find out more about the stone and whether true fortune could come from owning it. 4. Ananda began investigating the legend of the Enchanted Stone by asking the elders and villagers. Some shared intriguing stories, while others were skeptical about the stone's existence. One elder in the village gave Ananda a clue. 5. One night, Ananda dreamed of a hidden place in the forest behind the village. In his dream, he saw a golden light shining through the trees. Without hesitation, Ananda decided to follow the guidance in his dream 6.

Once upon a time, in a sparkling forest filled with whispers and magic, lived a tiny fairy named Bella. Bella was not just any fairy; she was the bravest fairy in all the land. Her wings shimmered like the morning dew, and her laughter was as joyful as the song of birds at dawn. One sunny day, Bella heard a sad, soft whimper coming from the deep, dark part of the forest. "Who could that be?" she wondered with a tilt of her head. Fluttering her wings, Bella followed the sound until she found a little squirrel with its tail trapped under a fallen branch. "Oh no!" exclaimed Bella. "Don't worry, little squirrel, I'll help you!" "But it's so heavy," the squirrel squeaked, looking worried. Bella smiled warmly. "No branch is too heavy when a friend needs help!" With a deep breath and all her might, Bella pushed and pushed until the branch lifted, and the squirrel scurried free. "Thank you, Bella! You are so brave!" chirped the squirrel gratefully.

Mother and baby boy going for a trip to the park

Illustrating different seasons with happy children playing

A beautiful girl and her dog both with eyes that sparkle like stars. Hearts full of love and embark on thrilling journeys to find a rare flower in the mystical forest. There are lots of Australian animals that they befriend with bubbling water and wobbling bridges. the flower casts a magic glow over the clearing. with precious flows in hand, they share their incredible adventure with the kingdom. The people are captivated by the magic woven into their journey and the friendship between the adventurous princess and her extraordinary dog

1. Mom, Dad, Eli and his younger brother Simon spent a snowy week in Leavenworth Washington, a Bavarian town. 2. We went sledding, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, built a snow cave and went hunting for polar bears. 3. At night we played cards and watched "Aristocats" and episodes of "Bluey". 4. We each got a stuffed animal. Eli named his cougar stuffie "Sandcat Marie". Simon named his white wolf stuffie "Foof". 5. We had a great time but I was happy to get back to our home in Seattle afterwards.