It was Christmas morning, and the sky outside Sparkle the Otter’s window was soft and white. ❄️ Snowflakes danced down from the sky. ✨ Christmas lights sparkled on houses. 🎄 Trees stood tall with shiny ornaments. Sparkle the Otter stretched big and wide. “Good morning, Christmas!” Sparkle said with a smile. Sparkle jumped out of bed and peeked outside again. “Oh wow!” Sparkle squeaked. “Snow! Lights! Trees! Christmas movies! Hot cocoa!” Sparkle put on a cozy scarf and tip-to

Written for children ages 2-6, (2 minutes Read).  November 16, 2025  By Akasha Manthe Sparkle the Otter woke up early in their cozy little home by the lake. They stretched, yawned, and wiggled their whiskers. “Thanksgiving is almost here!” Sparkle said with a smile. Sparkle wasn’t having guests this year, but they still wanted their home to feel warm and happy.“ A clean home helps my heart feel thankful,” they said. First, Sparkle looked around the living room. A few toys wer

A short story from AJM Cleaning Services- Akasha Manthe Hi friends! I’m Sparkle the Otter, and I love keeping things clean and shiny — just like AJM Cleaning Services does! Today, I woke up and looked around my cozy otter den. Oh no! My toys were scattered everywhere, and my snack shells were still on the table. It was time to tidy up! First, I started with my toys. I made a game out of it — I picked up one toy at a time and put it back in the toy box. “One for me, one for th