Each of us has a gift to offer one another. Inimitable human attributes define individuality and enrich us with a blueprint that is uniquely ours. Fundamental to living independently and harmoniously, however, is recognizing and celebrating the simple and vital commonalities that unify us and bind us together—trust, friendship, support, love.“A Community Begins” is a story about building a life together, joining with one another to create something new, exulting each of our strengths, and developing a community resplendent with treasures that are derived from the heart.

At the forefront of “Sara’s Surprise” is the concept of honoring the elements that define our earth—air, water, and land, without which we could not survive. Larry Silkworm’s experiences are emblematic of life interacting with the most rudimentary of earth’s elements.

Traveling through lively dialogues and exciting adventures, we are reminded of how each of us is endowed with remarkable gifts in life, yet at times must also face some limitations and challenges. Given whatever direction we choose, we must learn to adapt to diversity and change. As we follow life’s often-mysterious journey, it is illuminating to recognize the way in which our perspective colors each experience and takes us forward.

August Thunder
Introducing Billy Bullfrog: Change and Experience—Life’s
Great Teachers

Change is the ever-constant component of life that propels us to become resilient, adapt to transition, and develop beyond each new challenge that comes our way. Often some of life’s most trying encounters become opportunities from which we gain insight, knowledge, and experience to live fulfilling lives.

As we grow and evolve through life, we leave what is familiar and travel into new, often challenging terrain. This natural progression of life catapults us forward, each experience opening our eyes, mind, and soul to the dynamic, colorful horizons before us. Throughout this great adventure of life, we find the quiet truths within that will sustain us if we allow them to be revealed.

When we truly value and connect with what is most critical to living a healthy and fulfilling life, our minds and heart are opened to the quintessential and inextricable qualities that enable us to choose a positive path. Our journey through life is filled with unknowns, however, if we are supported and directed by the principles that positively imbue human nature with kindness and goodness, we can live a rich and happy life.

Larry Silkworm demonstrates to us the enormity of our imagination. During his lively quest with his friends from Stanley’s Meadow, the undeniable force of creativity is unleashed within him. Undertaking a courageous expedition, Larry and his friends launch into the world of humans to learn about how they live. They are saddened by what they see–a world with diminishing values, little trust and less hope. Upon their return home, they are determined to spread the seeds of hope, trust, and optimism to a world gone stale.

The Water Wheel (Billy Bullfrog)
Blue Jay Pam’s Winter
A little boy inside an old man’s skin
Giving Thanks