Illustration by Julio Moreno
As she rose from the ashes, the fledgling phoenix noted the burn marks scorched on her unformed feathers. Her first impulse was to take flight, but her immaturity kept her grounded. After many tries without success, the phoenix stopped struggling - resigned that her fate of flight was…
Illustration by Julio Moreno
“Someone has tipped over our trash can!” shouted Mom. Devi ran outside to find trash scattered across the garden and onto the street. …
Image Credit: PXhere
The clouds passing by had secrets to tell. Each had an expression as if they had the answers to the deepest questions in life. They floated in the newspaper sky, which was smudged with meaning and magic. "What is a newspaper sky?" you might ask yourself. It is when the…
Illustration by gemma creegan
Ranjiv leaps out of bed.‘‘Morning, Ranjiv! You’re up early!’’ says his Mum. He gobbles down breakfast with a loud burp. ‘‘Slow down, Ranjiv!’’ says Mum. ‘‘Are you excited?’’ asks Grandad. ‘‘WOO HOO!’’ shouts Ranjiv, jumping in the air. Mum sighs, ‘‘Go and get ready then.’’ ‘’Ranjiv, are…
Illustration Credit: Gemma Creegan
Mushroom Fairies are wise and have magical wands. They may look the same, but each fairy has her own special magic. The first fairy is the kindest and quietest of the three. Her main task is to collect baby teeth. She tiptoes softly around little sleepers. She is known as…
Image by Dr. Sagar Pandya
In the midst of the panoramic span of Arabian desert, resting between the rugged mountains and granular dunes, lay the prosperous kingdom of Al-Qamar. Al-Qamar was ruled by a wise and just king named Sultan Zayd ibn Malik. His kingdom was known for its breathtaking oasis and towering palaces. He…
Artwork by Gemma Creegan
One day, Echidna saw a piece of string dangling in the air. Gently, he tugged it. The string was tied to a large balloon. Echidna’s eyes widened. He had found a new toy. He waved the string from side to side. Then he yanked the string up and down. He…
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Kavach loved listening to bedtime stories from his father every night. Each evening, his father would weave a new tale filled with fascinating characters and thrilling adventures. There were stories of brave warriors, clever animals, and magical lands. Sometimes, Kavach would hear about the clever rabbit who outwitted the greedy…
Illustration provided by Kerry M. Olitzky
Aliza has lived on Sugar Maple Court–the brightest street in town–since she was a baby. In December, every house on the cul-de-sac is lit up for the winter holidays. Neighbors from all over town come to see the variety of lights in the neighborhood. Aliza takes her dog, Mitzi, on…
Joffo was a giraffe. He lived in the zoo at the edge of town in a comfortable house surrounded by a very high fence. The fence was high because Joffo was such a tall animal. He had long, spindly legs, a wispy tail, and a funny-looking face like a camel's.…
