This book talks about inclusion in the classroom, it is important that all children feel comfortable and happy so that they are eager to go to class and learn.

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In the Enchanted Forest’s night school, classes started when the moon was high in the sky. It was a special place where all sorts of magical creatures came to learn together: there were ghosts, penguins, owls, and even a mischievous elf or two. The school is dark and gloomy, and the lights are huge candles, which create huge shadows. In the school there is no elevator, they only have stairs of wax and blood. In the class we have hanging bird skeletons as they prevent evil spirits from approaching, it also has an entrance for the witches who come on broomsticks.

Bruno, a little bat with big wings, pointy ears and a lot of energy, was very excited about tonight’s class. They had to work on a group project, and he already had a million ideas he wanted to share with his classmates

His classmates, Hugo, a shy little ghost, who likes to work in group but with the tasks well distributed

Hugo sometimes gets tired of Bruno because of his high level of energy.Hugo thinks that sometimes it is very annoying and that it does not let them concentrate when it comes to doing the task

Pipo is a serious penguin, that usually doesn´t like to work in teams. Pipo is the only one who sometimes helps Bruno but only to advance in class and often got nervous with Bruno’s energy.

Pipo tries not to get angry with Bruno, although Bruno often manages to anger him.

One night, the teacher asked Bruno, Hugo, and Pipo to work together on a project about "The Mysteries of the Night." But as soon as they started, Bruno began flapping around the classroom, talking a mile a minute about all the ideas popping into his head:

"We could make a map of the forest! No, wait! We could tell scary stories! Or maybe we could make up a song!" – he exclaimed, without giving his friends a chance to respond.

Bruno, could you stay still for a moment? That way we can think.

Hugo and Pipo exchanged frustrated They wanted to focus, but Bruno couldn’t stay still or stop talking. Finally, Hugo whispered:

Of course I can do it, I just wish you could count on me to do it too

But Bruno was too excited to notice that his friends were getting rather annoyed. After a while, Hugo and Pipo decided to step away to work by themselves.

Seeing them leave, Bruno felt a strange feeling in his chest as if someone were squeezing his heart. Was he doing something wrong? He floated in silence, watching his friends working without him. Feeling upset and left out, he flew up to the highest branch in the tree, where he could be alone.

After all, Bruno spoke with the teacher to understand what could happen, she explained that everyone has their individual power and that their energy was not an obstacle but a source to achieve

In the end, the three of them were able to work together, understanding that each one has their own advantages and that even if you have differences, you can continue to help the group

Accepting and valuing the differences in others helps us understand that we all have something unique to contribute. Also, true friendship is based on understanding and helping everyone feel part of the group.