Ashti and her mother spend a sunny day at the park, following a strange, joyful sound that seems to dance through the trees. The sound leads them to an old man sitting on a bench, singing, scatting, and tapping his feet while feeding a flock of happy birds. He tells them how much he loves jazz—the rhythms, the surprises, the way it makes people feel alive. But he also shares something that makes him sad: the music program at the school where he once taught is about to disappear.
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Three best friends grab their notebooks, sketchbooks, and their dog Bean and head straight into the woods for the biggest adventure in their backyard! They spot deer tracks, draw cool animals, and even get a little lost. Good thing they brought a map! Will they make it to the end of the trail? Lace up your boots and find out!
