The smell of boiled crawfish filled the Louisiana kitchen, mixing with steam rising from the big silver pot. The wooden table was covered in newspaper, already stained with seasoning, and piled high with bright red crawfish, steaming potatoes, and golden corn. Gage sat on his knees, eyes wide as he stared at the mound of crawfish in front of him. His little brother wiggled in his high chair, smacking the tray while Daddy leaned back with a grin, beer in hand. Momma rolled up her sleeves. “Alright, cher, time to learn how to peel a crawfish.” Momma laughed, grabbing a fat crawfish. “Ain’t no wrong way, long as you get the meat out. But I’ll show you the right way.” She held the crawfish up. “First, grab it where the head and tail meet—right here. Now twist.” With a quick motion, she popped off the head. “Some folks suck the head for the good juices.” Gage gagged. “Ew, no way!” Daddy chuckled. “More for me, then!” Momma shook her head, smiling. “Alright, suit yourself. Now, pinch the end of the tail, squeeze a little, and pull.” She slid out the perfect piece of meat and dipped it in butter. “See? Easy.” Gage copied her, his fingers fumbling at first—twist, pinch, pull. Out came the juicy meat. “I did it!” Momma clapped. “That’s my boy! Now try it.” He dipped it in the butter and took a bite. His face lit up. “Mmm! That’s good!” His little brother babbled, reaching for the pile. Daddy laughed. “Looks like we got another crawfish lover.” The kitchen filled with laughter as they peeled and ate, passing corn and potatoes around. Gage wiped his hands and reached for another. “Momma, I think I’m getting good at this.”Momma ruffled his hair. “Told you, cher. Crawfish season ain’t just about eatin’. It’s about family.” And that night, under the warm glow of their Cajun kitchen, Gage became a true crawfish peeler.

She moves through places time forgot, Where iron bleeds and hinges rot. Most would turn and walk away, But love, you choose to stay. You run your hands along the rust, Not with disdain, but quiet trust. You do not flinch, you do not fear— You know that beauty lingers here. A broken chain, a weathered nail, A lock long lost to rain and hail— You lift them up, you see their worth, You press them back into the earth. And love, I watch—I always do, Not just the work, but all of you. How in your touch, the wreckage glows, How even ruin somehow knows. That rust is not the end of things, But proof of all the time they’ve seen. That love is not untouched, unscarred, But something worn, yet standing hard. So if I break, if I erode, If time should wear me to the bone— I know with you, I won’t decay,

Emma, a bright and creative child with Down syndrome. She has warm, expressive eyes that sparkle with joy and a radiant smile that reflects her pride and happiness. Her curly hair frames her face beautifully, and she wears a colorful, cheerful outfit that complements the vibrant mural behind her. In her hands, she holds a sketchbook and a paintbrush, symbolizing her love for art and creativity. She stands confidently, surrounded by friends who admire her work, while families in the background celebrate the mural’s beauty. Emma exudes warmth, determination, and the inspiring spirit of a young artist who brings people together through her imagination and talent.

A group of kids discovers a map that leads to hidden treasure in their backyard.

Eva and Mason are brother and sister. A big storm comes through and damages their house. They have to find a new house and there are big emotions.

Sa isang tahimik at maganda ang tanawin na barangay, ang Brgy. Dungan, nakatira ang isang batang masunurin na si Jomari. Si Jomari ay isang magalang at masigasig na bata na nag-aaral sa Dungan Elementary School. Sa kanyang murang edad, natutunan niya mula sa kanyang mga magulang at guro ang kahalagahan ng pagiging masunurin, hindi lang sa bahay, kundi pati na rin sa paaralan at sa komunidad.

Once upon a time in the whimsical town of Sweetville, Halloween was just around the corner, and the Cookie Adventure Playground was getting ready for its most exciting event of the year: the Spooktacular Cookie Bash! As the leaves turned vibrant shades of orange and gold, the playground transformed into a magical realm of cookie-themed Halloween fun. Giant gingerbread men decorated the entrance, and the sweet scent of sugar cookies wafted through the air, inviting everyone in for a day of adventure. **The Cookie Maze** Families began their journey through the Cookie Maze, where paths were lined with candy corn and gummy worms. Inside, little goblins and ghouls searched for hidden treats and spooky surprises. The maze twisted and turned, revealing towering cookie ghosts and delightful chocolate chip witches that offered sweet hints and rewards. **Cookie Decorating Station** Next, everyone gathered at the Cookie Decorating Station, where kids donned chef hats and aprons. With an array of colourful icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter, they transformed plain cookies into spooky masterpieces. From monstrous mummies to adorable pumpkin faces, creativity flourished. Each child has a box of tasty creations to share (or sneakily eat) later. **Monster Mash Dance Party** As the sun set, the playground came alive with the Monster Mash Dance Party. Families boogied alongside cookie-costumed characters, dancing to fun Halloween tunes. Laughter filled the air as everyone joined the conga line, wiggling and jiggling under glowing, spooky lights. The night's highlight was the best-dressed costume contest, where kids showed off their cookie-themed outfits to win a year’s supply of cookies! With fireworks, camp fire, marshmallows, slime and cooking

Stevie Y Jamie estan en la playa. Tienen u huego de baldes y palas plastics y hacen un castillo de arena Pasa un can cangrejo cerca de ellos y lo persiguen pero se mete al mar.

1. John Jr got a camera for his birthday. John Jr and Nazut would play dress up and take funny pictures of each other. They had fun doing this and would put on some really wild costumes. 2. John Jr would dress up like cowboys, Sailors, Race Car Driver and other fun jobs. Nazut enjoyed dressing up like wizards and witches. They started to do video recording with the camera. 3. John Jr and Nazut decided to make a movie for John Jr parents. They planned out the plot and then thought of a title. The decided to do John Jr and Nazuts Funny Stories. The came up with three funny stories and started rehearsal. Once they had the skit perfected the recorded it. 4. One skit was John Jr eating banana and dropping peel so Nazut would trip and fall. Another skit was a magic trick where Nazut cuts John in half. The 3rd one was where John Jr facts in Nazuts space and laughed about it. 5. John Jr and Nazut add special effects to their videos and pile the three videos into one. John Jr and Nazut made some popcorn and presented their movie to John Jr's parents and gave them some popcorn. Everyone watched the movie. John Jr's mom and dad clapped and cheered and John Jr and Nazut's goofy movie.

A girl's friendship with a tiger

working as a nurse

Little Jamaican girl in New York She goes to all the landmarks in New York

Hungee is a girl named Hannah. How she earned her nick name by always being, hungry! In this story 11 year old Hannah/Hungee learns valuable lessons about how to eat properly, share, be honest, and have a positive self image. Hannah has a large family with 2 siblings, aunts and uncles, cousins and grandparents often visiting.

It's not easy to be yourself when you are a dragon.

Milo and the Time-Traveling Tree: Milo an African American 10 year old boy finds a special tree in his backyard that can transport him to different times and places when he climbs it. Each adventure provides a fun history lesson, emphasizing the value of understanding different cultures and the importance of learning from the past.

Kady visits the zoo and meets the animals

A girl fell in love

1. Once upon a sunny day, Benny the Bunny wanted to learn how to play. He hopped to the park, all filled with cheer, hoping to find some friends to be near.

童语和一群小朋友们在家楼下一起玩耍

A child finds a crocodile in his shoe and follows the crocodile down the shoe through a tunnel to crocodile land