BOOK COVER Picture 1 Lia bounced onto the couch, holding up her fingers. “Mom! Only ten more days until my baptism! That’s like… forever! Can’t we just do it tomorrow?” Picture 2 Mom smiled and tucked a loose curl behind Lia’s ear. “I know you’re excited, sweetheart. Baptism is a special day! But remember, waiting isn’t just about counting days—it’s about preparing our hearts.” Picture 3 Lia sighed. “But I am ready! I’ve been ready since last week!” Picture 4 Mom chuckled. “Let’s read a story before bed. I think you’ll like this one.” Picture 5 Lia snuggled under her blanket as Dad opened the scriptures. “Did you know Jesus had to wait for something really special too?” he asked. Lia’s eyes widened. “Really? What?” Picture 6 Dad smiled. “His ministry! Jesus was twelve years old when He taught in the temple, but He didn’t start teaching people everywhere until He was thirty.” Picture 7 “Thirty?!” Lia sat up. “That’s so long!” Mom nodded. “But while He waited, He prepared. He learned, prayed, and listened to His Father in Heaven. When the time was right, He was ready.” Picture 8 Lia thought for a moment. “So… waiting isn’t just waiting?” Dad kissed her forehead. “Exactly. It’s about what we do while we wait.” Picture 9 The next morning, Lia woke up with a new thought. Picture 10 “What if I get extra ready for my baptism?” Picture 11 She helped her little brother tie his shoes. Picture 12 She listened carefully during family prayer. Picture 13 She even asked Grandma about her own baptism day. Picture 14 At bedtime, Lia grinned. “Mom, Dad! Only nine more days until my baptism… and I’m still getting ready!” Mom hugged her tight. “That’s the best kind of waiting, Lia. Jesus is so proud of you.” Picture 15 Lia closed her eyes, her heart full. Baptism was still days away, but she already felt closer to Jesus.

Noah sat on his grandparents' front porch, feeling the weight of the emptiness beside him where his Grandma used to sit. As the sun set, casting warm colors over the yard, the sadness grew in Noah's chest. His Grandma's absence felt like a missing piece of his heart had gone with her. He sat quietly, listening to the sounds of the evening, trying to push away his sadness. Soon, his Grandad joined him, sitting beside Noah and gently patting his shoulder. Noah confessed that he missed his Grandma deeply, feeling as if she had taken a special part of him when she passed away. His Grandad, who also missed her, suggested they try something to ease their feelings. He proposed they take deep breaths together, which could help lighten their hearts, even if only for a moment. Reluctantly, Noah agreed, and as they breathed deeply together, Noah began to feel a little lighter, as if the weight in his chest had lessened. His Grandad explained that it’s important to feel sadness but also be kind to oneself and allow those feelings to pass. Noah expressed his fear that letting go of the sadness might mean forgetting his Grandma. Grandad reassured him that it was okay to feel sad, but it was also okay to feel joy when remembering the happy times with her. As Noah recalled fond memories of his Grandma, a warm feeling began to fill his heart, softening the emptiness. Grandad then shared that his Grandma’s love was still present, much like the stars in the sky—though we can't always see them, they continue to shine. Noah looked up at the stars, noticing one that seemed to shine brighter than the others. He imagined that star represented his Grandma’s enduring love. Grandad explained that when someone we love passes, they become like the stars: always present, even when we can’t see them. Noah realized that, although he couldn’t see his Grandma anymore, her love was still with him, in his heart and memories. As Noah breathed deeply, he felt a little more at peace,

Seven-year-old Leah is about to start school, but she is filled with anxiety about the new environment. One day, a strange light leaks from her closet, and she is suddenly pulled into it, beginning a magical adventure. In a vibrant, colorful forest, Leah meets a talking bird who becomes her friend and guide. Through this journey, Leah overcomes her fears and gains the courage she needs, returning with newfound confidence to face her school life.

Dhan & Achu's Stock Market Adventure" is a fun and engaging story where Dhan, the wise elder brother, teaches his curious younger sister Achu about the fascinating world of the stock market. Through relatable examples like a bustling vegetable market, a candy factory, and a roller coaster graph on TV, Dhan explains complex concepts like shares, supply and demand, and long-term investing in a simple, playful way

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a boy named Ben. Ben loved sweets—candy, cookies, and chocolates were his favorite. But one day, Ben fell ill, and the doctor told his mother, "Ben must not eat any sweets. They will make his condition worse." His mother, though sad for Ben, promised to keep him safe. She kept the sweets away and prepared delicious, healthy meals to help him get better. But Ben, unable to resist his cravings, began sneaking sweets when his mother wasn't looking. Each time, he told himself, "Just one won't hurt." And when his mother asked if he had eaten any sweets, Ben would shake his head and say, "No, Mama." Days turned into weeks, and Ben's condition didn't improve. He grew weaker and weaker. One day, as he lay in bed feeling worse than ever, he finally admitted to his mother, "Mama, I've been eating sweets and lying about it. I'm sorry." His mother hugged him tightly, her eyes filled with tears. "Oh, Ben," she said gently, "I only asked you to avoid sweets because I love you and want you to get better. Lying only kept me from helping you." From that day on, Ben decided to listen to his mother and the doctor. Slowly but surely, he began to feel better. Though he missed sweets, he realized that his health and honesty were far more important.

cute mouse in a house

Emi, a dancer with twisted legs, and Cris, a painter who saw only gray, were misfits in a small town. By the riverbank, their worlds collided. Emi danced; Cris painted. Without words, they understood each other’s brokenness. One evening, Emi asked Theo to dance. "I can't," Cris whispered. "You'll learn," she smiled, her warmth pulling him in. They danced slowly, awkwardly, but for a moment, Cris saw color again. For once, he felt like he was alive. But soon, the darkness in him returned. "I can't do this," he muttered, stepping back. Emi reached out, but as she stepped forward, her legs faltered, and the river pulled her in. Cris tried to save her, but the current took her away. The next day, Cris painted again, but only shadows remained. The river had taken her, and with her, the chance to see color again.

A colorful map of California showing the Bay Area with the Hayward Fault as a red line beneath cities like Oakland and Hayward. : Long ago, deep under California, a crack formed in the Earth called the Hayward Fault. It’s part of the Earth’s crust where two giant plates meet. These plates move slowly, and sometimes they get stuck. When they release, it causes an earthquake! Fact #1: The Hayward Fault runs under cities like Hayward, Oakland, and Berkeley. Page 2: Image description: A cross-section of the Earth showing two tectonic plates moving past each other. Story: Beneath us, the Earth's crust is made of tectonic plates. The Hayward Fault lies where the North American Plate meets the Pacific Plate. When these plates move, it can cause an earthquake, a sudden shake of the ground! Fact #2: Tectonic plates move slowly, but their shifts can create earthquakes.

Miko the Meerkat and Lou the lizard live in the hot and dry Kalahari Desert. Miko the Meerkat and Lou the Lizard in the vast Kalahari Desert. Miko and Lou are best friends and do everything together! Miko is a bright, lively and friendly meerkat. He loves popping and looking out of burrows to explore the Kalahari. Miko likes moving from place to place and can’t stay still! Lou is a clever lizard; she loves to imagine the stars in the sky so much that she sometimes forgets to listen in class. Miko and Lou are different from their friends because they both have ADHD Miko struggled to stay still in class. He was always digging burrows and often got distracted during his How to Spot a Predator class. Lou also struggled in class. She couldn’t focus on her Sun Safety class because she was easily distracted by the clouds in the sky and often forgot to take down her homework.After visiting Dr Wild the Wildebeest, Miko and Lou learnt to do things that would help them to manage their ADHD. Although Miko and Lou struggled in class, their ADHD is now an advantage!Miko became the captain of the sand surfing team and had the fastest record in the desert! Miko was also top of his insect tracking class and created the first ever pair of insect spy goggles that could see different insect tracks and tell you what type of insect you are looking at!Lou enjoyed stargazing so much that she was top of the class for astronomy and could name every constellationEven though Miko and Lou had some tough times with their ADHD, they both learnt cool tricks to help them feel better and do their best. They have support from their parents, teachers and classmates. But the best part was that they could count on each other! Miko and Lou learnt how to handle their ADHD together and were always there to help each other when things got tough.

In "Sophie's Magical Unicorn Friend: A Five-Minute Adventure," Sophie, a curious and imaginative young girl, discovers a magical unicorn named Sparkle hidden in her backyard. Sparkle, with a shimmering mane and a horn that glows like the stars, invites Sophie on a brief but enchanting journey through a whimsical world.

Paddington Bear is a bear who goes back to school after holidays. He uises vocabulary such as highlighter, binder, claculator, backpack, tape and paint brush. He uses present simple and continuous.

Luna the firefly's glow is pink instead of yellow like all the other fireflies. she feels different and wants to hide her light. she tries three different times and fails. when her mom sees that she is sad she reminds her of Matthew 5 in the Bible where Jesus tells us to let our light shine before others so they can see God's love through her. she agrees and decides to share her story of courage even though she is different.

Tilly has long red hair and is 8 years old. She loves visiting her grandmother on the island. One of her favorite things to do is visiting the wood sprites. The wood sprites are faces carved on oak trees. There is even a mermaid carved on a tree. There is even a legend behind it.

Sasha and Lola are two dogs who went to surprise Katia and Kevin Rowlands in Brazil. Katia and Kevin are their owners. Katia is a beautiful Brazilian woman with long black hair. Kevin is her white British husband with short hair. The found their way from Plettenberg Bay in south africa to the B&B they were staying in brazil called Pousada Mar Azul which is in Porto Segruro

찬우와 철수는 달리기 선수이다. 민주주의의 꽃을 알린다.

adventure in the forest

Adventures of a little boy that ran from home into a faraway land.

The book explains USF the college in real life.

Whimsy, a young and curious wizard, embarks on a magical journey to discover the secrets of the enchanted realm. Along the way, Whimsy encounters talking creatures, solves whimsical puzzles, and learns valuable lessons about friendship and bravery. The ultimate quest for Whimsy is to unlock the ancient spell that can save the mystical land from a looming darkness.

Three brothers moved into a new home but discovers a hidden world in the basement. They must help the local aliens fight evil force that not only want to take over their galaxy but also the brothers