Category: Courage and Bravery

INSIDE THE STORY: Mary Lennox: The Little Princess of Whining: Mary Lennox starts off as a truly disagreeable child. Born to wealthy parents in India, Mary’s life is a string of complaints and tantrums. When cholera strikes and wipes out her parents, Mary is shipped off to her uncle Archibald Craven’s gloomy estate in Yorkshire, […]

INSIDE THE STORY: The Adventures of Mole and Rat: Willows, the story kicks off with Mole, a sweet but somewhat clueless creature, deciding he’s had enough of his underground life. Imagine Mole as the animal version of someone who’s tired of the office grind and is yearning for some fresh air and adventure. He ventures […]

INSIDE THE STORY: The Farmyard Setup: interrupted by a date with the dinner plate. It’s a tough break for a pig who’s still figuring out the difference between a tasty snack and a real threat to his bacon! Charlotte’s Web of Wonders: Enter Charlotte, the spider with a knack for web design and an even […]

INSIDE THE STORY: The Pampered Life of Buck: Buck starts off living a pretty cushy life in California. He’s a big, strong dog, enjoying the warm sun and the endless pampering from Judge Miller’s family. Buck’s biggest concern is whether he’ll chase a rabbit or nap under a tree. Life is good, but it’s about […]

INSIDE THE STORY: The Walker Family’s Holiday Adventure: In the stunning Lake District of England, where emerald hills kiss the sky and lakes sparkle like diamonds, the Walker family is about to embark on a holiday like no other. The Walker children—John, Susan, Titty, and Roger—are gearing up for a summer filled with sailing, camping, […]

INSIDE THE STORY The Misunderstood Genius: Matilda Wormwood is not your average five-year-old. She is extraordinarily intelligent, teaching herself to read by the age of three and gobbling up books like they’re chocolate. Her favorites? The likes of Dickens and Hemingway. Imagine a toddler with a vocabulary that could put some adults to shame. But […]

INSIDE THE STORY: Introduction to Pippi’s World: Imagine a nine-year-old girl who’s like a whirlwind of imagination and joy. That’s Pippi Longstocking for you. Created by Astrid Lindgren, Pippi is not your typical child. She lives in a fantastically peculiar house called Villa Villekula, where her wild red hair and mismatched stockings set the tone […]

INSIDE THE STORY Inside the story: in. This wasn’t because he was a particularly naughty or troublesome duckling, but because he simply didn’t look the part. He was a bit gangly, his feathers were all out of sync, and his quack sounded like a honking hiccup. Unlike his fluffy, adorable siblings and the rest of […]

INSIDE THE STORY: An Unlikely Encounter: Once upon a time, in a jungle that was as wild as it was wonderful, lived a tiny mouse named Max. Max had dreams bigger than himself, which wasn’t saying much since he was, well, mouse-sized. One sunny afternoon, as Max was exploring his usual haunts, he stumbled upon […]

INSIDE THE STORY: Ferdinand: The Peaceful Bull: In the sunny hills of Spain, a young bull named Ferdinand found himself quite unlike his rambunctious peers. While the other bulls spent their days clashing heads and running wild, Ferdinand preferred the simple joys of sitting quietly under his favorite cork tree, savoring the sweet scent of […]