In Rainbow Plate Adventure, twins Eloni and Farin uncover a hidden door in Grandmother Sazami’s kitchen, stepping onto a dazzling checkerboard of colorful food realms. Guided by Chef Kalev, a playful tortoise with a lettuce-leaf hat, they journey through ruby tomatoes, amber carrots, emerald spinach, indigo eggplants, and violet plums—each hue unlocking a unique health power. Braving a sudden Sugar Storm, they craft balanced snack shields and master hydration at the Waterfall of Wellness. Returning home, they host a vibrant community feast, proving that variety, balance, and mindful choices turn every meal into a festival of health and energy.

In Greenwood Glen, fourteen-year-old Amani transforms roadside scraps into a thriving recycling enterprise in Recycle to Riches, a heartwarming tale of entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship. Armed with a ledger, gloves, and a magnet, she gathers metals, plastics, and driftwood to earn silver tokens from the Valley Recycling Cooperative. Determined and resourceful, Amani negotiates higher rates, reinvests her earnings in tools and an emergency fund, and rallies her community to join her mission. She discovers the value of savings, specialization, and giving back—planting saplings and sharing her success. This vibrant adventure teaches young readers resilience, creativity, and sustainable financial practices.

At Horizon Island’s Bridge-Builder Games, Yasina Storm and Rolen Vayle embark on a bamboo-bridge challenge that goes beyond construction. Through the Hygiene Pillar, they learn safety in clean hands; with the Manners Pillar, respectful words prevent confusion; the Time Pillar teaches careful scheduling; and the Responsibility Pillar demands thorough testing and tidy cleanup. When a sudden current shift threatens their span, calm communication and shared adjustments save the day. Illustrated with warm watercolors of swaying bamboo, polite bows, and neatly stacked tools, this fun, heartfelt story shows young readers how respect and teamwork can span any divide.

Every mission in space demands more than expert skills—it requires a deep sense of responsibility. In Responsibility Rocket Crew, young cadets aboard the Starling Rocket learn that watching out for one another, rigorously checking equipment, and honoring scientific integrity are just as crucial as mastering zero-gravity maneuvers. From fueling drills and greenhouse gardening to meteor shower simulations and solo station shifts, each chapter explores a new challenge where the crew must own their actions and decisions. This engaging adventure story teaches readers ages 7–10 that responsibility isn’t just a duty—it’s the rocket fuel that propels dreams into the stars.

Third grader Nilo Rivers clings to his sketchpad for comfort—until the pad itself sparks an invitation to the mythical Melody Mountains. Under the guidance of eccentric Maestro Arden Seba, Nilo teams up with Mira, a log-tapping percussion genius, and Corin, a fearless drum-carving sculptor, for a grand expedition where paintbrushes behave like drumsticks and canvases hum basslines. Each chapter doubles as an immersive art-and-music workshop, teaching young readers about hue mixing, brushwork, texture, and rhythm. When a mysterious silence falls over the Echo Cavern, Nilo discovers that only his watercolor sketches, powered by collective drumming, can restore the mountain’s hidden murals and his own shy voice.