1. THE HAPPY STATE
Ralphie and Janie explore a map of America with their mother and discover what makes different states special.
From landmarks and traditions to food and landscapes, they learn that every place has something wonderful to share.
In the end, they discover that the greatest state of all cannot be found on a map—the Happy State, where kindness, laughter, and love live.
2. WHY DIDN’T BRUNO SAY HI?
Andy and Bruno are best friends who always laugh, play, and enjoy being together.
But one day, when Andy says, “Hi, Bruno!” Bruno walks right past without saying a word. The next day it happens again. And again.
Andy begins to wonder:
“Does Bruno not like me anymore?”
With a little help from his mom, Andy learns that sometimes people are quiet because they have something on their mind that others cannot see.
Determined to be a good friend, Andy continues to show kindness and lets Bruno know he is there when he is ready to talk.
When Bruno finally explains that he was upset because his dogs, Big Otis and Little Tom Foolery, could no longer sleep on his bed, Andy understands that sometimes even small problems can feel big.
Filled with humor, heart, and memorable details like sardines in a backpack, raisin “bugs,” and an overfed goldfish named Winnie, Why Didn’t Bruno Say Hi? reminds children that a friend’s silence does not always mean they stopped caring.
Sometimes the greatest gift a friend can give is simply being there and saying, “Hi.”
3. ROSA’S SUMMER VACATION
It’s the first day of school after summer vacation, and Miss Miller has one simple question for her students:
“What did you do over the summer?”
One by one, the children share their adventures. Then it’s Rosa’s turn.
Rosa begins telling her classmates about her summer—and soon her story takes some wonderfully unexpected turns.
From outrageous adventures to a hilarious misunderstanding involving Frankenstein, Rosa’s imagination keeps the whole classroom guessing.
Even Miss Miller gets into the fun when she tells the children what she did during her own summer vacation.
As Rosa’s story unfolds, the classroom fills with laughter, surprises, and the kind of imaginative storytelling that children naturally love.
Rosa’s Summer Vacation is a playful celebration of a child’s imagination and the joy of sharing a good story with friends.
With humor, lively classroom interaction, and plenty of surprises, Rosa reminds us that sometimes the best stories aren’t the ones that happen exactly as we remember them—they’re the ones that make everyone smile.