DESPIES

Stratus Education Program · Young readers

Small questions.
Whole new worlds.

Friendship, curious creatures, and a seat at the table. Explore stories that make room for questions, observation, and discovery.

Zizi & Geno

Join two friends on a Stratus school trip to an extraordinary echo garden.

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The veterinary show

Mochi’s Mystery

At a busy ley-line station, Dr. Nessa Vale meets unusual creatures and investigates what they need. Asking about an animal’s home is part of learning how to help.

Dr. Nessa Vale, Avenari · Veterinarian

Avenari · Veterinarian

Dr. Nessa Vale

A thoughtful guide to unfamiliar flora and fauna, their home worlds, and the clues that help a veterinarian care for them.

Mochi’s Mystery · Page 1

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Mochi’s Mystery opening comic page featuring Dr. Nessa Vale and Mochi.

Mochi’s Mystery · Page 2

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Mochi’s Mystery · Page 3

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Mochi’s Mystery · Page 4

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Mochi’s Mystery · Page 5

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The cooking show

A Dish with a Story

Bram and Nexis explore foods and traditions across species. A welcoming kitchen becomes a place to discover how other people live, learn, and share.

Bram, Human · Cooking host

Human · Cooking host

Bram

Jolly, curious, and generous at the table. Bram brings warmth and a love of food to every new dish.

Nexis, Avenari · Cooking partner

Avenari · Cooking partner

Nexis

A serious, precise partner who helps explore the techniques and traditions behind dishes from different worlds.

A Dish with a Story · Page 1

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A Dish with a Story opening comic page with cooking hosts Bram and Nexis.

A Dish with a Story · Page 2

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A Dish with a Story · Page 3

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A Dish with a Story · Page 4

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A Dish with a Story · Page 5

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These are fictional worlds and creatures. In real life, ask a qualified veterinarian about animal care and a trusted adult about unfamiliar foods.