Raphael and Ella were selling lemonade outside Maya’s house. Business was slow. Leo got bored.
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Raphael loved hugs. Big, squishy, running-start hugs. When he was happy, he hugged. When someone was sad, he hugged. When he didn’t know what to say, he hugged.
Continue readingRaphael and Ella: Self-control – The Marshmallow Test
Raphael and Ella were saving their allowance for a giant rainbow trampoline. They had almost enough. Just five more days of chores, and it would be theirs.
Continue readingRaphael and Ella: Leverage – The Lemonade stand
Raphael and Ella were business partners. Their lemonade stand was the best on the block—cold, sweet, and always with a smile. But one morning, they had a big problem…
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