Kids favorites

One step through a portal and it's somewhere very, very old. The giants here turn out to be gentle, curious and busy with lives of their own, and getting home can wait a little while. Sparks curiosity, bravery and a fascination with the natural world.

High in the mountains, a sanctuary where baby dragons are learning to fly. Some are fearless; some won't leave the ledge at all. Helping each one find its own way up takes patience, and a friend. Grows empathy, patience and the confidence to encourage others.

Into the forest to find out what actually lives there. The trees talk to each other underground, the insects are busy with jobs, and the seasons change everything. A calm, wonder-filled story that nurtures curiosity, patience and a sense of belonging in nature.

Cars and cranes, buses and boats, trains that thunder and planes that climb. Every machine turns out to have a job it does better than anything else, and choosing a favorite is the hardest part. Fuels curiosity, early learning and a real love of how things work.

Boots clicked in, goggles on, and the slope waiting. Skis that feel far too long, a lift that takes a few tries, and an instructor who makes the snowplough look easy. There are tumbles into soft snow, a mug of hot chocolate halfway through the day, and then one run all the way down without stopping. Builds courage, perseverance and the pride of not giving up.