Adun Shines Bright
Adun Shines Bright Page 1: Adun wakes up each morning with a smile as bright as the sun. Her curly hair bounces like springs, full of fun! Page 2: First, she helps little sister Ade start the day, "Time to use the potty!" Adun shows the way. Page 3: At breakfast, Adun reads stories that make Ade giggle. Being a big sister makes her heart wiggle! Page 4: Daddy lifts both girls high in the air, Strong arms and gentle hugs show how much he cares. Page 5: "Be brave like Daddy," he tells them each day, "But being gentle is also a strong way." Page 6: "Your hair is different," says a girl at school. Adun stands tall and says, "That's what makes it cool!" Page 7: After school, Grandpa waits with open arms. Their walk home together has special charms. Page 8: Grandpa tells stories of Nigeria while they stroll, Making Adun's heritage fill her soul. Page 9: At home, Grandma needs help to stand and walk. Adun holds her hand while they softly talk. Page 10: "You're my brave helper," Grandma says with pride, As Adun helps push her wheelchair ride. Page 11: At lunch, Adun shares her jollof rice. "It's Grandma's recipe!" she says with pride. Page 12: In dance class, Adun moves to her own beat. Some giggle, but she knows her dance is sweet. Page 13: Evening comes, and it's Ade's bedtime story. Adun reads tales of princesses in their glory. Page 14: Sometimes being different feels hard to do, But Adun remembers what Mom and Dad say is true: Page 15: "You're Nigerian and American, that's double the light! And your loving heart makes everything bright!" Page 16: Be like Adun - shine your own way! Caring for others makes you stronger each day.
Adun, a six-year-old girl with a heart full of kindness, lived in a bustling neighborhood. She wanted to help her community by organizing a charity bake sale. However, the challenge was enormous, and she felt overwhelmed. The charity bake sale would raise money for the local children's library. Adun's mission was to bring everyone together, but she didn't know where to start. She wondered, " - How can I make this bake sale a success?"
Adun decided to make posters to tell everyone about the bake sale. She gathered her crayons and paper, but then realized she didn't have enough supplies. Adun felt stuck and didn't know how to ask for help. Her friend, Maya, noticed her struggle. - Why don't we ask our parents for more supplies? Maya suggested. Adun nodded, feeling relieved to have a friend by her side.
With new supplies, Adun and Maya made bright and colorful posters. They went around the neighborhood, putting them up on trees and walls. Suddenly, it started to rain, and the posters began to sag and tear. Adun felt her heart sink as the rain washed away their hard work. - What do we do now, Adun? Maya asked worriedly. Adun sighed, unsure of the next step.
Adun and Maya decided to bake cookies at home, but they ran into another problem. They didn't have enough ingredients to make enough cookies for everyone. Adun's mom saw her frustration and came to help. - Let's check what we have and see what we can create, her mom said with a smile. Adun felt a little better, knowing she wasn't alone.
After trying hard, Adun felt like giving up. She sat on her bed, feeling defeated. - Maybe the bake sale was a bad idea, she whispered to herself. Her dad knocked on the door and sat beside her. - What's wrong, Adun? he asked gently. Adun explained her worries, and her dad hugged her tight, telling her it's okay to feel this way.
Adun's dad had an idea that sparked hope. - Why don't we invite our neighbors to bring their own baked goods? he suggested. Adun's eyes lit up with excitement. She realized that the bake sale was about bringing people together. With newfound energy, she called Maya and shared the plan. - That's a great idea, Adun! Maya exclaimed happily.
The day of the bake sale arrived, and the street was filled with people. Neighbors brought cakes, cookies, and pies to share. Adun and Maya set up a colorful stand with their remaining cookies. Everyone was smiling, and Adun felt proud of their teamwork. - We did it, Adun! Maya cheered, giving her a high-five. Adun grinned, feeling her heart shine brightly.
The bake sale was a huge success, raising enough money for the library. Adun's heart swelled with joy as she saw everyone coming together. She learned that sometimes the bravest thing to do is ask for help. Adun's kindness had sparked a beautiful sense of community. - Thank you, everyone, for making this possible, Adun announced happily. Her smile shone brighter than ever.
Adun, a six-year-old girl with a heart full of kindness, lived in a bustling neighborhood. She wanted to help her community by organizing a charity bake sale. However, the challenge was enormous, and she felt overwhelmed. The charity bake sale would raise money for the local children's library. Adun's mission was to bring everyone together, but she didn't know where to start. She wondered, " - How can I make this bake sale a success?"
Adun decided to make posters to tell everyone about the bake sale. She gathered her crayons and paper, but then realized she didn't have enough supplies. Adun felt stuck and didn't know how to ask for help. Her friend, Maya, noticed her struggle. - Why don't we ask our parents for more supplies? Maya suggested. Adun nodded, feeling relieved to have a friend by her side.
With new supplies, Adun and Maya made bright and colorful posters. They went around the neighborhood, putting them up on trees and walls. Suddenly, it started to rain, and the posters began to sag and tear. Adun felt her heart sink as the rain washed away their hard work. - What do we do now, Adun? Maya asked worriedly. Adun sighed, unsure of the next step.
Adun and Maya decided to bake cookies at home, but they ran into another problem. They didn't have enough ingredients to make enough cookies for everyone. Adun's mom saw her frustration and came to help. - Let's check what we have and see what we can create, her mom said with a smile. Adun felt a little better, knowing she wasn't alone.
After trying hard, Adun felt like giving up. She sat on her bed, feeling defeated. - Maybe the bake sale was a bad idea, she whispered to herself. Her dad knocked on the door and sat beside her. - What's wrong, Adun? he asked gently. Adun explained her worries, and her dad hugged her tight, telling her it's okay to feel this way.
Adun's dad had an idea that sparked hope. - Why don't we invite our neighbors to bring their own baked goods? he suggested. Adun's eyes lit up with excitement. She realized that the bake sale was about bringing people together. With newfound energy, she called Maya and shared the plan. - That's a great idea, Adun! Maya exclaimed happily.
The day of the bake sale arrived, and the street was filled with people. Neighbors brought cakes, cookies, and pies to share. Adun and Maya set up a colorful stand with their remaining cookies. Everyone was smiling, and Adun felt proud of their teamwork. - We did it, Adun! Maya cheered, giving her a high-five. Adun grinned, feeling her heart shine brightly.
The bake sale was a huge success, raising enough money for the library. Adun's heart swelled with joy as she saw everyone coming together. She learned that sometimes the bravest thing to do is ask for help. Adun's kindness had sparked a beautiful sense of community. - Thank you, everyone, for making this possible, Adun announced happily. Her smile shone brighter than ever.
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