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A Boy and His Hat
Life
January 23, 2024
I lost my hat on a farm, but I found it again later.
A Goat Home
Animals
January 23, 2024
Jill the goat is struggling with the heat. She tries to find a way to cool off by seeking shade, but it's not enough. She makes her way to town and sees a team making a hut. She decides to make her own shelter out of branches.
Spots to Live
Life
January 23, 2024
the different types of houses people live in. Some people live in a house that is tall and bends in the wind at all hours. Some people live at the back of a shop so where they work. Some people live in a big house on stilts.
My Hair
Life
January 23, 2024
My hair is the best because it is so versatile. I can wear it in many different styles, it keeps me warm, and it even doubles as a nest for my pup!
Litterbug
Life
January 22, 2024
Di is a litterbug. Her mum gets mad. Litterbugs fill the world with junk. The next day, there is junk in Di's bed. The junk drifts with her. Di's pals hate it. It smells bad.
Rooster
Animals
January 22, 2024
The rooster helps the man get rid of the bad men.
All of Us
Life
January 22, 2024
I'm happy that I have a big family that loves me, even though it can be chaotic at times.
If Dinos Did not Die...
Adventure
January 22, 2024
Dinos would be really cool but they would also be really destructive and we couldn't live with them.
The Butterfly Garden
Life
January 22, 2024
Diya likes butterflies and is shy in class. She helps them if they get in a bad spot.
The Giant Wants to Play
Adventure
January 22, 2024
A giant boy named Sen just wants to find some friends to play with. But he tends to scare regular sized kids. Will he find a way to make friends with them?
A Ride on a Spell
Adventure
January 22, 2024
A boy gave a bird a drink with a spell in it, and the bird was able to fly and see the sights of the town from above.
Big Fish and Little Fish
Adventure
January 22, 2024
A little fish and a big fish are having fun in the sea when they become trapped in a net. The little fish goes off to find help, and eventually comes across a sword fish and his mum.
What's the Scoop on Pee and Poop?
Science
January 22, 2024
Pat the rat follows a pipe to the sewer to learn where pee and poop go. He meets a friendly sewer rat who teaches him about the different stages of wastewater treatment. At the end, the water is safe to go into the sea.
Animal Friends
Science
January 22, 2024
Birds are cool because they can sing and talk. They also make great pets.
Pig
Animals
January 22, 2024
The girl plays with a pug at the park and gets it muddy. They sneak back into the house and have a bath together.
Roar Roar Dinosaurs
Animals
January 22, 2024
Dinosaurs come in all shapes and sizes, with different behaviors to match. Some dinosaurs are plant-eaters, some are meat-eaters, and some are omnivores. We can learn a lot about how dinosaurs lived by studying their bones and other remains.
What's the Scoop on Pee and Poop?
Science
January 22, 2024
Pee and poop go down the pipe and eventually end up in the sea.
Best Pals
Life
January 22, 2024
A best pal is someone who makes you happy, helps you improve at things you love, and is always honest with you. They also split things with you, think of you even when you're not around, and help you through tough times.
The Cat is to Blame
Life
January 22, 2024
The cat got up the tree, the ladder broke, I woke the baby, the monkey got in, the beast ate my homework.
Otter and Her Pups
Animals
January 22, 2024
The mother otter will teach her pups how to live, including how to swim, hide, and avoid traps and predators. The pups learn while they have fun, and their mother will share food with them.