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What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. When he arrives, the turtle is struggling to dig in his garden and Nikolai rushes to help him. As he finishes work, a violent storm rolls in. Nikolai runs for Leo’s cottage, but on his way, he hears cries for help from an injured panda. Nikolai brings her in from the cold, and then rushes back outside to rescue her baby too.

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'The Three Questions' read by Meryl Streep

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Summary： Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story about two young lovers from feuding families in Verona, Italy. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet at a party and instantly fall in love, despite their families’ long-standing hatred. They secretly marry the next day, but soon after, Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin Tybalt and is banished from the city. In a desperate plan to reunite, Juliet fakes her own death, but Romeo doesn’t receive the message in time. Believing she’s truly dead, he takes his own life. When Juliet wakes and finds Romeo dead, she also kills herself. Their deaths finally lead the rival families to reconcile.

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Plot Summary Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare

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What is the sound of silence? Yoshio lives in the busy city of Tokyo, where there are always noises everywhere. One day, he realizes that he has never heard the “sound of silence,” so he begins to search for it. He walks through crowded streets, parks, and buildings, but the city is always loud. Finally, he discovers silence on his balcony at night, when everything becomes still.

This story reminds us that silence is something we must slow down to notice. In our busy and noisy lives, we sometimes forget to pause and truly listen.

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This story is about a doughnut named Arnie who is bought from a bakery by a man named Mr. Bing. At first, Arnie is excited because he believes he has found a new home. However, he soon realizes that doughnuts are usually meant to be eaten.

When Mr. Bing plans to eat him for breakfast, Arnie becomes frightened and tries to persuade Mr. Bing not to eat him. Through their conversation, Arnie explains that he could be more useful as a companion rather than as food.

In the end, Mr. Bing decides to keep Arnie instead of eating him, and Arnie becomes his unusual but loyal friend.

I like this story because it is humorous and creative. It also shows how communication and quick thinking can change a difficult situation.

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'Arnie the Doughnut' read by Chris O'Dowd

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What makes Irene brave?

Her mom is a dress maker, managed to sew the last stiches in the gown she was making. But she had a bad headache, so she don't have the strength to bring it to the ball. Irene do it for her and take care of her.

I chose this story because Irene is a very good child. She can take care of her mother and is very independent. She can do many tasks by herself. I admire children like her because she is really brave.

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Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-quite an errand for a little girl.

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Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing-quite an errand for a little girl.

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We're apart of a community.

Our strength is our diversity.

A shelter from adversity.

All are welcome here.

This story tells me that no matter where I am from or what I am, I am welcome at the school. In our lives, we would meet people from different countries and different races, and we should respect each other.

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All Are Welcome - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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The story centers on Francie, a shy otter who lives on the otter side and is known for baking the best cakes and cookies along the river. While searching for the perfect ingredient for a new recipe, Francie accidentally wandered onto the badger side. Although she fled back to her kitchen, the badgers followed her, initially angry but quickly becoming distracted by the delicious smell of her muffins.

A new argument erupted when the badgers realized Francie had used berries from their side of the river to make her cookies, leading them to demand all the treats for themselves. As the two groups traded insults, Francie stepped in and asked why they couldn't simply share the space and the resources. She pointed out that if they tried to get along, everyone could enjoy her baking.

Today, the otters and badgers live together on both sides of the river. While they still have occasional disagreements, they are united by one common truth: Francie bakes the best treats in the entire valley.

I like this story because it shows how groups who think they are too different to get along can find common ground and realize they can live together happily.

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The book Carla’s Sandwich tells the story of a girl named Carla who loves to be creative with her food. Every day, she brings very unusual sandwiches to school, like combinations of pickles, crackers, or bananas. Her classmates think her lunches are "gross" and "sick," and they even stop sitting with her at lunchtime. However, Carla doesn't feel sad. She proudly says her sandwiches are "unique" and "creative" because she enjoys being different.

The story changes during a school picnic when a boy named Buster forgets his lunch. He is very hungry and finally decides to try a bite of Carla's special sandwich. To his surprise, he loves it! Soon, all the other children want a taste, and they realize that Carla’s "weird" food is actually delicious. By the end of the story, all the kids start bringing their own creative sandwiches to school, showing that they finally accept Carla’s style.

This story teaches us that we should always be ourselves, even if other people think we are a bit strange. It shows that being "different" is a good thing and that we shouldn't judge things or people before we get to know them. It also reminds us to be kind and open-minded, because trying something new might lead to a wonderful surprise.

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'Carla's Sandwich' read by Allison Janney

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Summary:This book is about a lively shark named Clark who has trouble controlling his excitement at school. He talks too loudly, eats too fast, and plays too rough, which causes problems with his classmates. With his teacher’s advice to “Stay cool,” Clark learns to slow down and manage his behavior. Over time, he improves and is able to make friends and enjoy school more.

This story teaches us to control our actions and be aware of others.
Clark shows that it’s okay to make mistakes, but we should try to improve.
If we stay calm and patient, we can get along better with people.

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Arnie is a happy doughnut who gets bought by Mr. Bing. Arnie thinks they are going to be best friends, but he is shocked to find out that Mr. Bing actually wants to eat him!

Arnie refuses to be a snack and convinces Mr. Bing that he can be much more. In the end, they find a funny solution: Mr. Bing keeps Arnie as a doughnut-dog and takes him for walks on a leash instead of eating him.

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'Arnie the Doughnut' read by Chris O'Dowd

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A Bad Case of Stripes is a meaningful and creative story about identity and self-acceptance. The main character, Camilla Cream, cares too much about what other people think of her. Even though she loves lima beans, she refuses to eat them because her classmates dislike them. As a result, she develops a strange condition that causes her body to change in extreme and unpredictable ways.

What impressed me the most is how the story uses exaggeration to reflect a real-life problem. Many people, especially students, often feel pressure to fit in and be accepted by others. Camilla’s condition symbolizes how losing your true self can happen when you constantly try to please others.

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Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids at her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact she is so worried that she's about to break out in... A Bad Case of Stripes.

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'A Bad Case of Stripes' read by Sean Astin

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Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids at her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact she is so worried that she's about to break out in...

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The story follows a creative young girl and her dog who set out to build the "most magnificent thing," but she quickly discovers that bringing her perfect vision to life is much harder than expected. After repeated failed attempts, she becomes so overwhelmed by frustration and anger that she quits; however, a long walk with her dog helps her clear her head and gain a fresh perspective. By revisiting her "failures," she realizes that each mistake taught her something useful, allowing her to finally combine the best parts of her previous versions into a truly magnificent finished product.

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'The Most Magnificent Thing' read by Olivia Munn

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Aliens love underpants

Contrary to popular belief, aliens don't want to take over the planet; they just want to collect underwear. The aliens have a blast playing with their finds. They use the elastic to host "Upside-Down-Pants" races, use long johns as slides, and even hide inside frilly panties. The aliens are extremely quick and sneaky. They whizz back to space the moment a human appears, which is why they are never caught in the act. The book ends with a funny warning to children: always check your underpants before putting them on, just in case an alien is still hanging around.

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Clark is a shark always excited to everything. But Clark is too loud and too wild. When he plays, he plays too rough. He splashes, bumps, and scares the other students. His classmates start to feel uncomfortable, and they don’t want to play with him.

His teacher tells him to “stay cool and keep it together.” At first, Clark does can’t do that. Then Clark find a way to remember “stay cool” Slowly, he learns how to control his body and his voice. He learns when to be quiet and how to play nicely with others.

In the end, Clark can still have fun, but in a better way. His friends feel happy playing with him, and Clark becomes a kind and good friend.

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Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship

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Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship

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This beautiful story begins when a young boy finds a lonely penguin at his door. Believing the penguin is lost, the boy decides to row all the way to the South Pole to return him home. After a long and adventurous journey across the sea, they finally arrive, only for the boy to realize that the penguin wasn't actually lost—it was just lonely. It is a touching story about the true meaning of friendship and finding where you truly belong. The simple language and moving illustrations make it an ideal choice for English learners and book lovers alike.

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🐧 LOST AND FOUND - Read Aloud with Ms. Linda | Brightly Storytime

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It’s a funny but meaningful story about a doughnut who discovers he is meant to be eaten and must find a way to survive. This made me think about how people sometimes face unexpected problems and need to stay calm and creative to solve them. Arnie’s quick thinking and courage show that even in difficult situations, we can change our outcome if we don’t give up. Overall the story is entertaining but also teaches an important lesson about problem solving and thinking in a different way.

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'Arnie the Doughnut' read by Chris O'Dowd

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This story teaches us that people can have different feelings and problems. At first, the character only thinks about themselves and does not understand others, which causes misunderstandings. Later, the character learns to see things from other people’s perspectives and becomes more kind and considerate. I learned that we should not judge others too quickly. Instead, we should try to understand how they feel, because being considerate can reduce conflicts and make relationships better.

I like this reflection because it has a clear lesson about understanding others. The ideas are meaningful, but there are a few grammar and spelling mistakes that could be fixed to make it smoother.

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The book isn’t just about a caterpillar, it’s about growth, balance, and transformation.

As one of my first picture books, it taught me a lot of things through colorful pictures, how to count from 1 to 5, what the days of the weeks are, what a few fruits are called, also the cycle of a butterfly.

Now re-reading it, I noticed that is also showed me how to eat healthy. The caterpillar, after eating many sweets had a stomach ache. Then later after choosing to eat a healthy leaf, felt much better.

Mistakes are part of learning, growth happens step by step. Mistakes are part of learning, learning balance is an important thing. Even a tiny little thing can turn into something beautiful.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Official Animated Film | Made For Kids | Eric Carle Book