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Animal Friends
Science
January 22, 2024
There are many animals that help humans in various ways. These include the rooster, guard dogs, carrier pigeons, weaver birds, earth worms, and bees.
Otter and Her Pups
Animals
January 22, 2024
Otters need to learn how to swim, dive for food, hide from predators, and catch fish. Their mum teaches them all of these things.
The Lost Bee
Animals
January 22, 2024
Bella, the princess bee, gets lost while looking for nectar. Will she be able to find her way home?
No One Like Me
Animals
January 22, 2024
No, there is no one else like you. You are unique and special.
The Ocean World
Adventure
January 22, 2024
Sara falls asleep in the creek and dreams of swimming to where all the fish live. What wonders will she find there, deep in the ocean world?
The Nest
Animals
January 22, 2024
The bird is worried about her chicks hatching while she is away from the nest, but is relieved when she returns to find them safe.
Down by the Sea
Animals
January 19, 2024
Nip and her mum go on a walk to town. They see a lot of crabs. Nip waves at one and he has a big claw. They go by the big rock to get to the sea. Nip runs and bumps into a small crab with big eyes.
A Ride on a Spell
Adventure
January 19, 2024
A three-wheeled car in Delhi has a dream of flying, and one day, his dream comes true when he drinks water that has been enchanted with a spell.
Rooster
Animals
January 19, 2024
A rooster is taken in by a man after being rejected by its farm. The rooster helps the man and his wife by alerting them to intruders, and is rewarded by being allowed to stay with them permanently.
The Butterfly Garden
Life
January 19, 2024
Diya learns about butterflies and talks to them in the park. She makes a new friend and has a great day.
In the Deep
Animals
January 19, 2024
Anika goes for a swim in the sea and sees lots of cool animals, including a baby turtle, a flying fish, a reef, an octopus, and a manta ray. She also gets nipped by an octopus but otherwise has a great time.
Best Pals
Life
January 19, 2024
A best pal is someone you can have fun with, tell the truth to, and rely on during tough times.
Flip, Flop!
Animals
January 19, 2024
The fish is bored with being a fish, so he tries to be a rabbit, a bird, and a cat. He eventually meets a frog, and they become friends.
A Spot to Nap
Animals
January 19, 2024
The sloth finds a spot to curl up and nap for the night, but it is constantly interrupted by other animals. It eventually finds a spot near the top of the tree and falls asleep.
Not the Same
Science
January 19, 2024
Both of these animals are bugs, but they are not the same kind of insect. They both use their main legs for crawling along branches while they use their other legs to grab at things that they want to eat. The two bug pals are quite short.
Cam Can Fly?
Adventure
January 19, 2024
Cam wants nothing more than to fly high in the sky and meet the stars. He gets his wish, but will it last?
The Best Tube
Life
January 19, 2024
Lila is an artist who uses watercolors. In her workshop, she has a yellow tube of watercolor paint that she has not yet used. The other tubes in the box have been squashed and squeezed. It does not want to look like that.
The Nest
Animals
January 19, 2024
The bird has chicks that hatch and think the dog is their mother, to the bird's dismay. The dog eventually leaves.
I Think I Can Help!
Animals
January 19, 2024
The bird helps the animals and in return, they become friends and help him with his singing.
My Hair
Life
January 19, 2024
I love my hair because I can do a lot of things with it and it is a part of me.