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Contemporary Stories

Amir and his grandmother stand at the bustling bus stop, awaiting their journey through the city, where each stop will reveal new stories and lessons about the world around them.

The Last Stop

A young boy’s journey through the city opens his eyes to the hidden beauty around him.

Penelope the T-Rex nervously enters her new classroom, eager to make friends with her curious animal classmates who peek over their desks in wonder

Penelope Rex Learns to be a Friend

Penelope Rex discovers that kindness—not sharp teeth—makes the best friends

Zuri’s dad prepares to help her style her beautiful, curly hair for a special day, sharing a heartfelt moment of love and family connection.

Hair Love

A father and daughter celebrate the beauty of natural hair and family love.

A lively backyard scene introduces the dragons’ love for tacos, with colorful, playful dragons gathered around a table laden with tacos and toppings under a bright blue sky. Each dragon’s gleaming eyes and excited expressions capture their anticipation for the delicious taco feast.

Dragons Love Tacos

When dragons meet tacos, the party heats up!

A young girl stands at the beginning of her journey of self-discovery and self-worth in a warm, welcoming school environment. Her expression is one of hope and contemplation, symbolizing her quest to understand her unique value in a world that can feel overwhelming.

I Am Enough

A heartfelt journey of discovering self-worth and courage.

A young Ada Twist stands in her cozy, book-filled living room, surrounded by her makeshift laboratory. With a notebook in hand and an eager expression, she’s ready to dive into her next big question, setting the scene for her journey of scientific discovery.

Ada Twist, Scientist

An inspiring tale of a young girl’s boundless curiosity and her journey into science.

A mischievous sunflower seed stands alone in a vast, bright sunflower field, ready to begin an unexpected journey of self-discovery.

The Bad Seed

The journey of a seed from troublemaker to newfound purpose and belonging.

Duncan discovers colorful letters from his crayons, each with a story to tell

The Day the Crayons Quit

Discover the hilarious demands of Duncan's colorful friends.

A kind-hearted witch, dressed in a red cloak with her long plaited hair flowing, flies high on her broomstick alongside her curious black cat. The sun sets over the green fields below, setting a magical and adventurous tone for the journey ahead.

Room on the Broom

A magical journey of friendship, teamwork, and a broomstick full of surprises.

A small, clever mouse stands confidently in a dark, shadowy forest, surrounded by towering trees and thick foliage. The scene exudes both whimsy and a sense of looming danger, setting the stage for the adventure to come.

The Gruffalo

A clever mouse uses his wits to outsmart hungry predators in the deep, dark woods.

The moment Steve Wong reveals his ambitious Moon mission plans to his friends in a suburban backyard, under the starry sky. They sit around a table cluttered with engineering tools, listening with a mix of curiosity and disbelief as the adventure begins.

Alan Bean Plus Four

A daring backyard Moon mission turns four dreamers into space explorers.

Fletcher walks through the dark, foreboding village, where the streets are deserted and the houses seem abandoned, casting a sense of eerie desolation over the scene.

A Village After Dark

A man returns to a hauntingly familiar village and confronts the secrets he tried to forget.

The image captures the rugged adventurer and his local guide standing in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, with the dense jungle and a flowing river behind them, setting the tone for their perilous quest for the legendary Amazon Gold.

The Legend of the Amazon Gold

A deadly journey into the Amazon rainforest to uncover cursed treasure.

Happy Endings by Margaret Atwood

Multiple paths, one inevitable end.

A mysterious suburban Japanese town at sunset, with the empty elephant enclosure casting long shadows, setting the tone for the surreal disappearance.

The Elephant Vanishes

A surreal mystery unfolds when an elephant inexplicably disappears from a small town.

A young boy listens intently as his wise grandmother warns him about the dangers of witches, sitting by the warm glow of the fireplace in a mysterious, antique-filled room.

The Witches

A young boy and his grandmother take on the terrifying world of witches with a bold plan to save children from an evil fate.

The Second Bakery Attack

A couple’s strange midnight hunger leads to a surreal bakery heist.

A vast, infinite library stretches endlessly into the distance, its hexagonal rooms filled with towering bookshelves that house an unfathomable collection of books. A lone seeker stands in quiet awe, gazing upward at the shelves, symbolizing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst the unknown.

The Library of Babel

A journey through a boundless library where the search for meaning may lead to madness or enlightenment.

A stormy and mysterious introduction to the Bermuda Triangle, with dark, swirling waters and a small ship battling against the overwhelming, treacherous waves.

The Story of the Bermuda Triangle

An exploration of the mysterious disappearances and myths surrounding the infamous Bermuda Triangle.

Max sits contentedly in the yard of his cozy village home, basking in the sunlight, as his owner, Mr. Thompson, watches from the doorway. The peaceful village is surrounded by vibrant green hills, setting the scene for Max’s upcoming adventure in “The Foolish Dog.

The Foolish Dog

Max's chase leads him into an unexpected journey of wisdom.

Two friends, Sam and Ben, embark on an adventure through a lush, sun-dappled forest. Sam is cautious, while Ben is carefree, unaware of the danger that lurks ahead.

The Bear and Two Friends

A tale of friendship tested by fear and redemption in the forest.

A traditional Caboclo fisherman casting his net in the Amazon River, surrounded by the lush greenery of the rainforest, under the dappled sunlight.

Amazon Rainforest

A journey into the lives of the Caboclos, the guardians of the Amazon rainforest.

A majestic Andean Condor soars high above the Andes Mountains, its impressive wings fully spread against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys bathed in warm sunlight, capturing the grandeur and beauty of its realm.

The Story of the Andean Condor

A tale of survival, hope, and the majestic flight of the Andean Condor.