A young girl picks up a softball—and suddenly a whole world of excitement opens up. What begins as a simple game quickly grows into big dreams, new friends, and tons of fun on the field.

Mae loves spending time in Coco’s garden, and today is a very special day. Together, they pull weeds, sweep the paths, and hang bright lanterns to get ready for a full‑moon celebration with all their neighbors and friends. Tonight, Mae will stand beneath the glowing moon and share a powerful story—one that has been passed down through her family for generations.

Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she’s more than ready to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti for his new restaurant. But when Chef can’t stop adding features to her coding machine, they end up with a tangle of “spaghetti code."

This story introduces young readers to the power of emotional awareness through the gentle journey...