At Warda Foundation Academy, recess is where the real lessons happen. Each story ends with “The Warda Way teaches us…”—a short list of values kids can carry into their own school days.
Book 1
Winter the shy kitten loves school—but not recess, when Pug the bulldog pup likes to tease. When Winter starts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, she learns to stand tall, stay calm, and even surprise Pug with friendship instead of fear.
Big idea: Courage, confidence and kindness
Book 2
At recess the Pack can't agree on what to play—and soon everyone is talking at once. Then Charlie the Bald Eagle swoops down with a simple question that teaches them to listen, share ideas, and disagree agreeably.
Big idea: Listening, teamwork and disagreeing respectfully
Book 3
When Rosemary, a gentle little hummingbird, arrives at Warda Foundation Academy, she weaves tiny baskets—not for snacks, but for love. Soon the whole Pack, and then the whole community, discovers that even the smallest act of love can change the world.
Big idea: Kindness, sharing and love
Book 4
Libby the Hare is always bragging about how fast she is—so Hermie the Tortoise challenges her to a race around the park. Libby has speed. Hermie has a plan.
Big idea: Patience, planning and never giving up
Book 5
A mysterious clue hunt sends the Schoolyard Pack racing around Warda Academy—from the classroom clock to the cafeteria fridge to the library. Colt wants to go fast, Abby follows the biggest pawprints, but Chester the Schnauzer says: “Let's think first.”
Big idea: Thinking first and working together
KittenBrave & calm
A shy little cat who loves books and math. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches her courage, confidence and strength.
Find Winter in: Courage and Combat, The Great Debate, Rose and Her Basket of Love
Bulldog pupLearning respect
Big and loud on the outside, but he felt small on the inside. Jiu-Jitsu helps him learn that real strength is respect.
Find Pug in: Courage and Combat
SchnauzerThinks first
Chester likes mornings best—because mornings are for thinking. His motto: “Let's think first.”
Find Chester in: Chester Hunts for a Clue, The Great Debate, Rose and Her Basket of Love
TortoisePatient planner
Hermie always has a plan: go at a steady pace, never give up. “Thinking carefully is my gift.”
Find Hermie in: Thought and Tactics, The Great Debate, Rose and Her Basket of Love, Chester Hunts for a Clue
HareSuper speedy
Libby is fast as lightning—and learns that a race isn't only about speed.
Find Libby in: Thought and Tactics
Bald EagleWise listener
Charlie watches from high above and teaches the Pack: “Argue your ideas, not people.”
Find Charlie in: The Great Debate