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Born Up is an inspiring children’s adventure that celebrates African heritage, identity, and the power of ancestry. This illustrated story follows Amara on her journey of self-discovery, encouraging young African American readers to embrace their roots, cherish their culture, and recognize the strength and resilience passed down to them. Through vibrant artwork and heartfelt storytelling, Born Up empowers children to rise above the limitations others may place on them, reminding them they are not defined by negativity or doubt. They were born up—born to shine, succeed, and carry forward the beauty, wisdom, and history that lives within them.

1. The starfish was very sad. She lost her favorite shell! It was the prettiest shell in the whole ocean, shiny with all the colors of the rainbow. Starfish looked everywhere – in the seaweed, under the sand, and even inside the big clam's house. But she couldn't find it. 2. The clownfish saw Starfish looking sad. "What's wrong, Starfish?" he asked. Starfish told him about her lost shell. Clownfish felt sorry for her. "Don't worry," he said, "We will find it!" 3. Clownfish and Starfish looked for the shell. They asked all their friends – the octopus, the crab, and even the old seahorse. Everyone helped, but the shell was still gone. 4. The turtle, who was very wise, came over. "Did you look in the ocean current?" he asked slowly. "Sometimes the current takes things far away." 5. The dolphin was very fast. "I will swim and look for your shell in the current, Starfish," he said. Dolphin zoomed through the water, looking everywhere, following where the current went. 6. After a long time, Dolphin saw it! Starfish's shell was stuck in some seaweed, far away. He carefully took it and swam back quickly. 7. When Dolphin came back with the shell, Starfish was so happy! She hugged Clownfish, thanked Turtle, and gave Dolphin a little push with her starfish arms. "Thank you, my friends!" she cried. "You saved the day!" From that day on, Starfish loved her shell even more, and she always remembered how kind her friends were.

A Library Book is excited to be the newest book in the library. Children are excited to borrow the new book. we follow one boy on his week with the library book reading it in the back of his car, at dr appointments and at bedtime. When the boy returns the book to the library a new boy checks it out. This boy is named Edward. Edward does not take care of the library book. He leaves it on the floor. A dog picks up the book in its mouth and carries it outside. Edwards mom finds the book outside and puts it in a dark closet. The library book is so sad. He sits in the dark closet for weeks until a letter comes from the library saying "Please return this book to the library, if this book has gone missing, please replace the book so others can enjoy it" Edward forgot all about the library book! He looks in all the regular places, on his bookshelf, under his bed. He can't find it anywhere! Finally Edwards mom tells Edward, "Maybe we need to start looking in some weird places" Edward looks on top of the fridge, behind the computer, even in his dirty clothes basket. Edward finally opens up the closet to find the lost library book! Edward and his mom bring the book back to the library where a young girl promptly checks it out again

A little girl and her best friend who is a teddy bear

1.7 year old loves Ballet 2.she is shy in front of others 3.she loves to dance 4.confronts her fears and becomes best Ballet dancer 5.shows her family and friends what she is made for

Ezra, Leo, Mummy, Daddy, Moo and Pops went to Studland beach in Dorset, England. They could see Old Harry Rock in the background., Ezra was digging in the sand when he suddenly said “Daddy there is something really hard in here”. Daddy dug and dug and suddenly they found black volcanic rocks from a million years ago. Ezra collected two pink buckets of volcanic rocks. When they took them home Ezra put them next to his bed. While he slept they started to glow. The next morning they were glowing so brightly. The whole family held hands and rubbed the stones. Suddenly they were taken back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The dinosaurs were friendly. Ezra rode with Mummy on the back of a Brachiosaurus, Leo rode with Daddy on the back of a Triceratoos, and Moo and Pops each rode on Stegosaurus. The played all kinds of games with the dinosaurs. They helped one dinosaur to hatch from an egg. They also helped to feed a baby dinosaur. As it got dark it was time to go home. The all held hands and rubbished the black volcanic rocks again and were transported back in time to day.

David, a young shepherd, defeats Goliath, a giant warrior, not by strength but by his wit and faith

A girl with long brown hair and green eyes play on the beach without wearing shoes

"Lila and the Lost Unicorn" is a magical adventure tale about a young girl named Lila who embarks on a quest to find a lost unicorn in the Enchanted Forest. When Lila discovers a mysterious glowing feather near her village, she learns from the wise old owl, Orion, that it belongs to a unicorn named Luna, who has gone missing. Determined to help, Lila sets out on a journey filled with challenges, magical creatures, and enchanting landscapes. Along the way, she befriends various woodland creatures and overcomes obstacles with courage and kindness. In the end, Lila's bravery and compassion help her locate Luna, restoring peace and magic to the forest.

Captain bea was the happiest friendliest pirate in all the land. She was pretty and her best friend was her dog Bella.

Once upon a time, in a sunny meadow, there lived a friendly alligator named Alex. Alex was a happy alligator who loved adventures. One day, as Alex strolled along the edge of a sparkling blue lake, he saw a shiny apple floating in the water. He wanted to taste it, but there was a problem. Alex was afraid of water and couldn't swim! Determined to get that apple, Alex decided to ask for help. He met an agile ant named Annie, who was known for her amazing swimming skills. Annie agreed to help Alex. She climbed onto a leaf and paddled to the apple, using her tiny legs like oars. With her teamwork and bravery, they retrieved the apple. Alex took a big bite of the apple, and it was delicious! He thanked Annie for her help and decided to learn to swim, so he wouldn't have to rely on others in the future. Alex and Annie became the best of friends, and they had many more exciting adventures together, both on land and in the water.

In a cozy town filled with cobblestone streets and flower-filled windows, there stood a magical little boutique called Lindsey’s Threads of Wonder. Emily, a shy girl who loved fashion, dreamed of working there but didn’t think she was good enough. On her first day, Lindsey handed Emily a silver key. “This key unlocks more than just doors. It opens the magic of the boutique. Use it wisely,” Lindsey said with a kind smile. Lindsey led Emily to a hidden room behind a shimmering velvet curtain. Inside was a wardrobe bursting with clothes of every color, fabric, and pattern. Suddenly, the clothes began to move! “These clothes have stories,” Lindsey explained. “Listen closely, and they’ll tell you where they’ve been and who they’re meant for.” Over the weeks, Emily practiced. She mixed up voices and got things wrong, but Lindsey patiently guided her. Slowly, Emily began to trust her instincts and listen with her heart. One day, a mother and her daughter, Lilly, entered the boutique. “We’re going on a trip to a faraway city,” the mother said, “but Lilly doesn’t like anything we’ve picked.” Emily knelt to Lilly’s height. “What’s wrong, Lilly? Are you nervous about the trip?” Lilly nodded. “I don’t feel...pretty in anything.” Emily led Lilly to the Closet of Whispers. Listening carefully, Emily picked a light blue jumpsuit that said, “I’m fun and ready for adventures!” and white sneakers that whispered, “I’ll help her feel brave.” As Lilly and her mom left the boutique, Emily felt her heart swell with pride. Lindsey smiled. “You’ve found your style, Emily—not just in fashion, but in helping others. That’s what makes you special.” From that day on, Emily wasn’t just a shy girl. She was the keeper of the boutique’s magic, helping others find their confidence and shine. Emily dreamed of opening her own magical boutique someday,

Once upon a time, in a peaceful village nestled between majestic mountains and a sparkling lake, two extraordinary babies were born – a baby girl named Ava and a baby boy named Leo. Little did their families know that their little ones were blessed with incredible superpowers that would bring them together as the dynamic duo, Tiny Spark and Little Breeze.

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ZOE WAS AT SCHOOL WHEN A NEW GIRL CAME IN ZOES BFFS RAN TO THE NEW GIRL ZOE WENT TO BUT THE NEW GIRL DID NOT WANT TO TAIK TO ZOE

mary decides to cook while her baby sitter is sleep and she wakes up tp a mess . She makes candy canes and cholate cakes but they laugh over it and the sitter shows her the right way to cook

Meeyazh, a lively and curious 7-year-old, is upset about moving to a new town and leaving her friends behind. Seeking an escape, she discovers a glowing seed in her backyard, which she plants under a mango tree. By morning, the seed grows into a towering silver tree with a magical portal at its base. Driven by curiosity, Meeyazh steps through the portal and finds herself in the enchanting Everbloom Forest, filled with glowing trees, floating rivers, and talking animals. A wise rabbit named Judy tells her that the Heart of the Forest, which keeps the magical world alive, has been stolen by a lonely spirit, throwing the forest into disarray. Determined to help, Meeyazh embarks on a thrilling adventure, she meets a fox named Nick who loves solving riddles. Meeyazh and her friends embarks on a adventure to find the Heart. When she finds the spirit named Ayla clutching the Heart, she learns it feels unseen and unimportant. Meeyazh empathizes with the spirit, sharing her own fears about moving and reassuring it of its value. The spirit returns the Heart, restoring the forest's magic. Meeyazh returns home with newfound courage, ready to face her own adventure of starting anew in the real world.

A girl comes to visit her grandmother in the village. The grandmother has a small house with a large garden behind it. There are deciduous and fruit trees in the garden. A stream flows in the back of the garden. Different birds, a hedgehog, a rabbit and a squirrel live in the garden. The girl gets to know them.

A story about a pirate called Pirate Snaggletooth whose ship sinks and he drops to the bottom of the ocean. He is rescued by the mer people who take him to their underwater kingdom where there is air and he can breathe. He learns how to be good, and not to steal people's treasure. The mer people return him to the surface and to land. He is very happy and he spends his life helping people.