The Understanding My World series is filled with characters who feel, wonder, and grow—just like the children reading their stories. Each one has their own experiences, challenges, and dreams, offering young readers a chance to see themselves and others in new ways. From learning about friendship to navigating big emotions, these characters bring important lessons to life through relatable adventures and everyday moments.
Every child in our story world is finding their way—just like your little reader. Some are asking big questions, some are feeling big emotions, and others are learning how to share their voice. Each one brings something special, and together, they show children everywhere that their feelings, thoughts, and experiences truly matter.
Birthdate: July 7
Favorite color: Red
Favorite animal: Hamster
Favorite subject in school: Recess
Favorite food: Nachos
Favorite hobby: Swimming & Trains
Favorite movie: The LEGO Batman Movie
Favorite TV Show: Gravity Falls
What they want to be when they grow up: Stand-up comedian
Birthdate: January 14
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite animal: Cats
Favorite subject in school: Science
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite hobby: Rocks, Games, Magic
Favorite movie: The Polar Express
Favorite TV Show: The Magic School Bus
What they want to be when they grow up: Geologist
Birthdate: May 18
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite animal: Dog
Favorite subject in school: PE
Favorite food: Burgers & fries
Favorite hobby: Baseball, gardening, volunteering
Favorite movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Favorite TV Show: Big City Greens
What they want to be when they grow up: Social Worker
Birthdate: March 3
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite animal: Owl
Favorite subject in school: Reading
Favorite food: Mac & cheese
Favorite hobby: Podcasting & books
Favorite movie: The Incredibles (audio-described)
Favorite TV Show: Wild Kratts
What they want to be when they grow up: Audio engineer
Birthdate: April 27
Favorite color: Violet
Favorite animal: Peacock
Favorite subject in school: Art
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite hobby: Designing clothes
Favorite movie: Big Hero 6
Favorite TV Show: Project Runway
What they want to be when they grow up: Fashion Designer
Birthdate: August 9
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite animal: Swan
Favorite subject in school: Music
Favorite food: Strawberry ice cream
Favorite hobby: Dancing (Tap & Ballet)
Favorite movie: Frozen
Favorite TV Show: Angelina Ballerina
What they want to be when they grow up: ASL interpreter
Birthdate: May 9
Favorite color: Turquoise
Favorite animal: Crane
Favorite subject in school: Art
Favorite food: Cupcakes with sprinkles
Favorite hobby: Painting & origami
Favorite movie: Matilda
Favorite TV Show: Just Add Magic
What they want to be when they grow up: Children’s Book Illustrator
Birthdate: May 9
Favorite color: Red
Favorite animal: Horse
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite food: Chicken nuggets
Favorite hobby: Building LEGO sets, Swimming, Horses
Favorite movie: Cars
Favorite TV Show: Ask the StoryBots
What they want to be when they grow up: Mechanical engineer
Birthdate: November 21
Favorite color: Emerald green
Favorite animal: Dragon
Favorite subject in school: English
Favorite food: Cheese pizza
Favorite hobby: Writing
Favorite movie: How to Train Your Dragon
Favorite TV Show: Pokémon
What they want to be when they grow up: Writer
Birthdate: October 2
Favorite color: Green
Favorite animal: Honeybee
Favorite subject in school: Science
Favorite food: Carrot Cake
Favorite hobby: Baking, party planner
Favorite movie: Inside Out
Favorite TV Show: Anything on Food Network
What they want to be when they grow up: Baker
Birthdate: January 30
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite animal: Bunny
Favorite subject in school: Activity time
Favorite food: PB&J
Favorite hobby: Puzzles
Favorite movie: Toy Story 4
Favorite TV Show: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
What they want to be when they grow up: Kindergarten teacher
