The Ugly Duckling is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a young bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story conveys a powerful message about personal transformation and self-realization.  Color this baby […]

Cameroon is a country in central Africa that sits on the Gulf of Guinea. There are numerous climates and landscapes, including mountains, beaches, swamps, deserts in the north, and tropical rainforests in the south. It inhabits interesting wildlife as well. Over 1500 species of butterflies, and the world’s largest frog, the Goliath Frog! These, along […]

Haiti is a gorgeous Caribbean country that is part of the island called Hispaniola. The warm and humid tropical weather lasts year round in Haiti. Could you imagine eternal summer? You will also find beautiful mountains, river valleys, and a thousand miles of stunning island coastline. Along with the beautiful scenery, there’s lots of food. […]

Ethiopia makes up much of the Horn of Africa in the east, and consists of rainforests, mountains, and desert lowlands. It is one of the oldest countries in the world, dating back to 980 B.C. Archaeologists have found items that date back over 3 million years! Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee! Legend […]

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a Fairy Tale that goes back all the way to 1837. A bear family of three, lives in the woods. One day, they leave their house, when Goldilocks finds it, and goes inside. She finds three bowls of porridge, three chairs, and three beds. She chooses which is just […]

The Three Little Pigs was a Fairy Tale about three pigs who had a problem with the big bad wolf. This wolf kept blowing their house down. First, they built a house made of straw, then they built a house made of sticks. These didn’t stand a chance against the gusty wolf. Persistence and patience […]

Is it a weed, or is it a wish? Dandelions are a common plant in North America. To some, they plague manicured lawns and garden beds. The roots grow very deep and are hard to remove. But they are pretty. And they help the wildlife survive, particularly bees, rabbits, and deer. Dandelions are most magical […]

Bulgaria is a breathtaking country in Southeast Europe, sitting on the coast of the Black Sea. Its full of mountains, forests, and rivers, including the well known Danube river. There are over 700 natural mineral springs, or hot springs, where the local people soak for health and relaxation. Many discoveries came from Bulgaria. The digital […]

Indonesia is a stunning country in Southeast Asia. It’s a large island that lies between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The climate is tropical, where it is mostly warm and humid with an average temperature of 28° celsius (82° F) It’s a little cooler when you head up into one of the 27 […]

Romania is a stunning country in Southeast Europe. It’s covered in mountains, and forests, with relatively mild weather. Its churches and medieval towns are particularly charming. You’ve heard of Transylvania and Dracula lore? That’s in Romania. Romania has come up with many inventions. Insulin, the fountain pen, and 3D movies were all birthed here. The […]