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My Comb
Life
May 20, 2023
I asked the rooster, peacock, and heron where they got their fancy comb crowns, and they all said they were born with them. I decided that I don't need their combs, and that I can make my own crown that is just right for me.
Mud
Animals
May 20, 2023
I am a perch that can walk on land, and I like to eat bugs and small fish. I grow sharp spines on my back to protect myself from predators. When the water dries up, I use my fins to walk on the land until the rain comes.
Mud
Animals
May 20, 2023
Climbing perch are a type of fish that can walk on land and climb trees in search of food. They are native to Southeast Asia and can go without water for 6-10 hours.
Mud
Animals
May 20, 2023
Aku ikan pepuyu. Aku suka sekali jentik nyamuk dan hama padi. Aku jadi bisa bantu Pak Tani jika hama padi.
Monster Pile
Adventure
May 20, 2023
Ben needs to feed his cat, but when he goes to find her, he discovers that she's been taken by a monster. He bravely puts all of the monster's stuff in a bin and rescues his cat.
Mirror Magic
Life
May 20, 2023
The magic mirror shows you what is inside you. If you are good, then you will look good.
Mirror Magic
Life
May 20, 2023
The farmer had three very selfish children who were always doing bad things. He had a magic mirror and warned his children not to play with it. But of course, they looked into the mirror anyway and saw ugly monsters staring back at them.
Mouse!
Life
May 20, 2023
The mouse was seen by Gran, Pa, and Ma. They all hid under the bed, and then Bub saw it too. The mouse ran away.
Min Wants Help
Life
May 20, 2023
Min needs help putting on her top. Mum, Dad, and Tim can't help yet, so Min can't put it on. We can help Min!
Lots of Pots
Life
May 20, 2023
The kids find a lot of pots and decide to help paint them. They grab a pot and a brush and start painting. However, they make a mess and have to clean it up. In the end, they finish painting and their mother is happy.
Market Fun
Life
May 20, 2023
I went to the market with my dad and had a lot of fun. I saw lots of things for sale, and I even gave a boy a balloon.
Lots of Pots
Life
May 20, 2023
Pip and Tom paint the gate and themselves with paint pots given to them by painters. They make a stripey design on the gate which their mother likes.
Little Ghost Wants to Play!
Adventure
May 20, 2023
Gad is a ghost, but he is a friendly ghost. All he wants to do is make friends with the local kids, but will they be too scared of him?
May and the Sea
Adventure
May 20, 2023
May climbs a hill to find the sea, but only finds a farm. Her friend tells her to try and climb up, and she eventually finds the sea.
Lost Toy
Life
May 20, 2023
Grandma has my yo-yo and won't give it back.
Lost Toy
Life
May 20, 2023
Gran won't give the protagonist their yo-yo back.
Little Ghost Wants to Play!
Adventure
May 20, 2023
Gad is a ghost, but he is a friendly ghost. All he wants to do is make friends with the local kids, but will they be too scared of him?
Lost Toy
Life
May 20, 2023
I lost my toy and was sad, but then I found it with my grandma.
Look! Look!
Adventure
May 20, 2023
We find the toy, but he bites it and we fall. Hold on! We get back up and find Mom.
Lost in the Dark
Life
May 20, 2023
Kids do different things when it is light outside versus when it is dark outside. When it is light, they hop and walk. When it is dark, they get sad.