Ruhani took a deep breath and sat down next to Valeria in their favorite spot under the big oak tree. "Valeria, I have something to tell you. I'm going to kindergarten!" Ruhani exclaimed, trying to contain her excitement. Valeria's eyes widened in shock, and her face fell. "What?! But I'll miss you so much!" she said, her voice trembling. Ruhani nodded understandingly. "I know, I'll miss you too. But kindergarten is a big adventure! I'll learn so many new things, like counting to 100 by 5s and 10s, and making new friends who love art and science as much as we do!" Valeria's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "What kind of art and science?" Ruhani's smile grew wider. "We'll learn about primary and secondary colors, and mix them to create new hues! And in science, we'll explore the five senses, just like we do when we go on nature walks and observe the world around us!" Valeria's sadness began to fade, replaced by curiosity. "Wow, that sounds amazing! Will you come back and tell me all about it?" Ruhani grinned. "Of course, I'll share all my stories and drawings with you. And who knows, maybe one day you'll join me in kindergarten, and we can learn together!" As they hugged each other tight, Ruhani knew that this new chapter would bring exciting opportunities, but also reminded her that some of the most important lessons came from the friends and memories she made along the way.

The sun was shining bright as the preschool class buzzed with excitement. Today was a special day - Ruhani's farewell party! Valeria, with her curly brown hair, stood on a chair, waving a big paintbrush. "We have to make this the best farewell party ever! Let's make a big banner that says 'Goodbye Ruhani'!" she exclaimed. The friends cheered and got to work, decorating the classroom with colorful balloons, streamers, and a gigantic banner that read "Goodbye Ruhani" in glittery letters. As they worked, Ms. Priya, their teacher, played upbeat music, and the kids danced and sang along. Meanwhile, Ruhani's friend, Jatin, was busy making a slideshow of their favorite memories together. There were pictures of them playing with blocks, painting, and doing fun science experiments. When it was time to say goodbye, Ruhani's eyes sparkled with tears. "I'm going to miss you all so much!" she said, hugging her friends tightly. "But I'm excited for the new adventures ahead." Valeria handed Ruhani a special gift - a handmade photo album filled with pictures of their time together. As they hugged and took one last group photo, Ms. Priya reminded them, "Just like the sun sets and rises again, our friendship will shine bright no matter where we are in the world!" The kids cheered, and Ruhani smiled, knowing she'd always carry their love and memories with her.

Ruhani woke up early on her first day of kindergarten, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. She had butterflies in her tummy as she put on her favorite yellow dress and grabbed her new backpack. "Mom, I'm scared," she said, looking up at her mom with big brown eyes. "What if I don't make any friends?" Her mom gave her a warm hug. "You'll do just fine, sweetie. You're brave and smart." Ruhani took a deep breath and nodded. As they walked to school, the sun shone brightly, casting a magical glow over the whole neighborhood. When they arrived at the kindergarten, Ruhani's eyes widened in wonder. The building was alive with colorful paintings and fun shapes. Her mom gave her one last squeeze and a smile. "I'll be right here to pick you up after school, okay?" Ruhani's teacher, Mrs. Patel, greeted her with a warm smile. "Welcome, Ruhani! I'm so happy you're here." Ruhani felt a little better as she followed Mrs. Patel to her classroom. As they sat in a circle, Mrs. Patel introduced Ruhani to her new friends: Emma, who loved drawing and painting; Carlos, who was a whiz at building blocks; and Leila, who loved reading amazing stories. They all smiled and said hello, making Ruhani feel a little more at ease. Throughout the day, Ruhani discovered the magical world of kindergarten. She learned about shapes, counted blocks, and even made a new friend, Sophia, during recess. As the day came to an end, Ruhani beamed with pride. She had faced her fears and made new friends. As she walked home with her mom, she skipped along, feeling like the bravest kindergartener in the world.

Ruhani and Valeria were sitting in Ruhani's backyard, surrounded by colorful flowers and buzzing bees. They had just found out that they would be going to different schools in the fall, and they were both feeling a bit sad. Valeria looked up at Ruhani with her big brown eyes and said, "I'm going to miss you so much, Ruhani!" Ruhani smiled and said, "I'll write to you every week, Valeria! And you can draw me pictures!" Valeria's face lit up, "Yay! I can't wait to get your letters and send you my drawings!" They hugged each other tightly, already planning their next move. The next day, Ruhani sat down at her desk with a pencil and paper. She thought for a moment, then began to write. "Dear Valeria, I hope you're doing well in your new school. I miss you already! Did you know that the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, and lasted only 38 minutes?" Ruhani drew a small picture of a clock and a flag next to the paragraph. When Valeria received the letter, she was thrilled. She immediately got to work on a drawing of a clock tower, complete with a British flag waving high. She wrote, "Dear Ruhani, I loved your letter! I didn't know that about the war. I'm learning about shapes in art class. Did you know that a circle is a shape with no beginning or end?" Valeria drew a circle around her drawing of the clock tower. Ruhani's eyes sparkled when she received Valeria's letter. "Wow, Valeria, your drawing is amazing! I didn't know that about circles. I'm learning about fractions in math class. Did you know that 1/2 is the same as 2/4?" Ruhani drew a picture of a pizza cut into fractions next to her paragraph. As the weeks went by, Ruhani and Valeria exchanged letters and drawings, learning new things and sharing their discoveries with each other. They were staying in touch, just like they promised.

Ruhani and Valeria stood in the playground, their bright smiles beaming with excitement. They hadn't seen each other since the summer break, and it felt like an eternity. Ruhani had started attending a new school, and Valeria was worried their friendship would fade away. As they hugged each other tightly, Ruhani confided, "I was worried we wouldn't be friends anymore, but I realize now that nothing can change our friendship." Valeria nodded vigorously, her curly brown hair bouncing with the movement. "Exactly!" Valeria exclaimed. "We can still be best friends even if we're in different schools." Together, they skipped around the playground, laughing and chatting like they used to. During recess, Ruhani pulled out a small notebook from her backpack. "I drew a map of my new school," she said, unfolding the paper. Valeria's eyes widened as she examined the intricate drawings of classrooms, corridors, and the cafeteria. "Wow, you're an amazing artist!" Valeria praised. "Maybe we can create a shared art journal and send it back and forth to each other?" Ruhani's face lit up with excitement. "That's a fantastic idea!" As they walked hand in hand, Ruhani turned to Valeria and said, "You know, did you know that humans have been creating art for over 40,000 years? Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks used art to tell stories and express themselves." Valeria's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "That's so cool! I had no idea." Ruhani grinned, "Yeah, and we're continuing that tradition with our own art journal!" The two friends giggled, already planning their next creative project together. As the recess bell rang, Ruhani and Valeria reluctantly parted ways, promising to meet again soon. They exchanged tight hugs and whispered secrets, their bond stronger than ever. Nothing, not even different schools, could ever break their unbreakable friendship.