Michael Harbut

Nate couldn’t wait for Groundhog’s Day. Every year, his small town held a big festival to see if the famous groundhog, Shadow, would predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter.

The 5: 00 p.m. rush-hour train ran through Steamville’s subway tunnels. Detective Steamboat Willie Mickey was riding home from a long day at work when he spotted smoke leaking from the back car.

Jack loved his big, red cape. It wasn’t just a piece of fabric to him—it was his symbol of courage. His mom had made it for him when he was five, and since then, he wore it everywhere. Whether he was at home, in the park, or even at school, Jack’s cape was always tied securely around his neck.

A story about 3 different baby mothers all experiencing Thanksgiving with his nuclear family.

Once upon a time, in a cozy little town, there lived a family called the Goldbergs. The Goldberg family was excited because it was almost time to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Little Leah Goldberg couldn’t wait for the festivities to begin. She loved Hanukkah more than anything!

Lila was sitting on the couch when she saw a bright flyer on the table. It said, “Juneteenth Celebration: Music, Food, and Fun!” She picked it up and ran to her grandma in the kitchen. “Grandma, what is Juneteenth?” she asked. Grandma turned with a big smile. “Juneteenth is a very happy day!"

Emma loved her teacher, Ms. Carter, who always made learning fun. Ms. Carter had a way of turning math problems into games, history lessons into stories, and science experiments into magical discoveries.

Every year, the Mitchell family had the same tradition—spending Christmas in the snowy mountains of Aspen, Colorado. This year was no different. As snowflakes danced gently down from the gray sky, the Mitchell family, all bundled up in their winter coats, walked into their favorite cozy ski lodge.

Mia was excited about Left Hander’s Day. As one of the only left-handed kids in her class, it was finally her turn to feel special. Her teacher, Ms. Brooks, had planned a whole day of activities to celebrate left-handed people and teach everyone about the challenges they faced.

Ella loved birds. Her bedroom window overlooked a small forest, and she spent hours watching cardinals, blue jays, and robins dart between the trees. So, when her teacher announced that National Bird Day was coming up, Ella couldn’t wait to celebrate.

Joanna and Janet are identical twins; they are six years old. They both have long hair, tall and light skin. Everyone loves them because they are beautiful. Their father was a pilot and their mother a nurse. Joanna wanted to become a pilot, just like her father....

The winter wind nipped at the edges of Sarah’s scarf as she hurried down the sidewalk, balancing a tray of cupcakes. It was Valentine’s Day, but instead of planning a romantic evening, she was headed to the local community center.

Lila loved New Year’s Eve—it was a night filled with magic, fun, and the promise of new beginnings. Her family always threw a party, inviting friends and neighbours to celebrate. This year, her parents had given her a special task: to help plan the evening’s activities.

Sophie woke up early, eager to get started on her big plan. It was Grandparents Day, and she wanted to make it extra special for her grandma and grandpa. They were coming over for lunch, and Sophie had a surprise in store.

Tommy was excited as he sat at the breakfast table. Today, his teacher had told the class all about George Washington, and now Tommy had so many questions. “Dad,” Tommy asked, “why is George Washington so important?”

The warm sun peeked through Sarah’s window as she woke up. She smelled pancakes cooking in the kitchen and hurried downstairs. “Today is a special day,” her mom said, flipping a pancake. “Is it a holiday?” Sarah asked as she poured herself a glass of orange juice.

Carlos couldn’t wait for Cinco de Mayo. His family celebrated every year with music, dancing, and delicious food. This year was extra special because his teacher had asked him to share the story of Cinco de Mayo with the class.

Samantha was thrilled—it was finally Take Your Daughter to Work Day! Her mom, an architect, had promised to show her what her job was all about. Samantha had always wondered what it was like to design buildings, and today, she would see it firsthand.

It was Halloween, and Max could barely contain his excitement. He had spent weeks planning his costume—a brave knight complete with a shiny silver helmet and a foam sword. His little sister, Lily, was dressed as a fairy princess, her glittery wings fluttering as she twirled around the living room.

Lila couldn’t stop grinning. It was World Smile Day, and her teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, had given the class a challenge: "Spread as many smiles as you can today."