Liana's Life
In the charming city of Gjakova in Kosovo, baby Liana faces a big challenge when she tries to make friends on the playground. Join Liana as she overcomes obstacles and learns about the importance of tolerance.
Liana is a curious one-year-old with short, curly brown hair. She lives in Gjakova with her loving parents. One sunny day, Liana wants to play with other kids at the park. But when she arrives, the other kids don't want to play with her because she's new. Liana feels sad and lonely.
Liana tries to join a group building a sandcastle. But the kids tell her to go away. Liana's eyes fill with tears. She looks around for her mom. Liana's mom comes over and gives her a big hug.
Liana sees a girl playing with a red ball. She walks over and smiles. But the girl hides the ball behind her back. Liana sits down and feels even more sad. She wants to give up and go home.
- Why don't they want to play with me? Liana asked. Her mom looked at her gently. - Sometimes people need time to get to know someone new, she said. - But I just want to play, Liana said with tears in her eyes. - Let's try one more time, her mom suggested.
Liana sees a boy sitting alone on a swing. She walks over. - Hi, my name is Liana, she said. The boy smiles shyly. - Do you want to play with me? Liana asked. The boy nods and they start playing together.
Soon, other kids see Liana and the boy laughing and having fun. They come over and ask to join. - Can we play too? one of the kids asked. - Yes, everyone can play, Liana said happily. Liana learns that being patient and kind helps make new friends.
Liana is a curious one-year-old with short, curly brown hair. She lives in Gjakova with her loving parents. One sunny day, Liana wants to play with other kids at the park. But when she arrives, the other kids don't want to play with her because she's new. Liana feels sad and lonely.
Liana tries to join a group building a sandcastle. But the kids tell her to go away. Liana's eyes fill with tears. She looks around for her mom. Liana's mom comes over and gives her a big hug.
Liana sees a girl playing with a red ball. She walks over and smiles. But the girl hides the ball behind her back. Liana sits down and feels even more sad. She wants to give up and go home.
- Why don't they want to play with me? Liana asked. Her mom looked at her gently. - Sometimes people need time to get to know someone new, she said. - But I just want to play, Liana said with tears in her eyes. - Let's try one more time, her mom suggested.
Liana sees a boy sitting alone on a swing. She walks over. - Hi, my name is Liana, she said. The boy smiles shyly. - Do you want to play with me? Liana asked. The boy nods and they start playing together.
Soon, other kids see Liana and the boy laughing and having fun. They come over and ask to join. - Can we play too? one of the kids asked. - Yes, everyone can play, Liana said happily. Liana learns that being patient and kind helps make new friends.
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