As the holidays get closer, Ember the dragon zooms across the land delivering cookies to everyone. But when a snowy storm blows him off track, Ember slips down a giant’s chimney and meets his toughest customer yet.

There are lots of things a stray dog can enjoy. No collar tugging at your neck. No leash telling you where to go. No fence keeping you in one spot. You don’t have to sit or roll over or shake a paw—you can do whatever you want.

All week long, Emmylou’s classmates stand up and share their family trees. Their trees are full of...

Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog visit the river with Grandpa to watch the kingfishers. As spring warms into summer and autumn drifts into winter, they see the kingfishers build a nest, raise their babies, and learn to fly.

Emilia wakes up with hot breath on her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind. She wishes she had a bed of her own. From the back seat of their old car, she looks out at the neighborhood and dreams of living on a tree‑lined street in a big house with a swimming pool.

A child and a tiny seedling find a happy home in their neighborhood’s urban community garden. With help from firefighters, chefs, shopkeepers, and many other friendly neighbors, they grow together—flowers, vegetables, friendships, and more—through a bright and busy summer.

Errol loves taking care of plants, even though he doesn’t have a real garden of his own. His home is filled with leafy, colorful greenery, but he dreams of having an outdoor space where he can grow even more.

Farmer Fran helps her neighborhood every single day. She gathers fresh eggs, milks the cows, picks colorful vegetables, and delivers all the food to her customers. Because of her hard work, the whole community thrives.

Mama says it’s time for their next big outdoor adventure — but Oliver isn’t so sure. He does not like super‑long, brain‑numbing car rides, sleeping anywhere near bears, bugs, or bats, or eating sticky, icky camp food. Yuck!