The Emerald Portal Mystery

17th March: What Shall We Do Today?

Discover Where Magic, Learning, and Adventure Meet in This Enchanting St. Patrick's Day Story!
Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most thrilling adventure yet in The Emerald Portal Mystery, book #[number] in the beloved What Shall We Do Today? series—perfect for young readers ages 6-9 who love magical adventures with heart.

What Parents and Teachers Love: ✓ Engaging chapter book that builds reading confidence ✓ Positive role models who solve problems through teamwork ✓ Educational content woven seamlessly into adventure ✓ Teaches courage, kindness, wonder, and resilience ✓ Perfect read-aloud or independent reading for early chapter book readers ✓ Diverse characters children can relate to and admire

The Adventure:
When a mysterious green mist swirls through their neighborhood and Maya discovers a magical harp, three best friends are transported to the Emerald Realm—a world where four kingdoms have lost their joy. With sunset approaching, Imani, Tommy, and Maya must race against time to restore music to the Irish Kingdom, courage to the Harbor Kingdom, kindness to the Abbey of Cats, and wonder to the Dimensional City.
But someone—or something—doesn't want them to succeed. Can three brave children defeat the Glumworm and save the celebration before it's too late?

Educational Themes Include: • Irish heritage and St. Patrick's Day traditions • American Revolutionary history (Evacuation Day) • Empathy and kindness toward animals • Appreciation for art and technology • Cultural celebrations and their significance

Perfect For: • Bedtime stories and family read-alouds • Elementary classroom reading (grades 1-3) • Building reading stamina in early chapter book readers • Homeschool curriculum enrichment • Holiday and cultural celebration lessons • Children who love magic, adventure, and friendship

Why Teachers Choose This Series: Each book combines fantasy adventure with real-world learning, encouraging children to ask questions, think creatively, and appreciate cultural traditions. Discussion prompts naturally emerge from the story, making it ideal for classroom use.

Series Features:

• 300+ beloved stories and counting
• Age-appropriate content (6-9 years)
• Relatable, diverse characters
• Action-packed adventures that teach values
• Approximately 3,000 words per book
• Perfect length for growing readers

Part of the What Shall We Do Today? series—where every day is an opportunity for adventure, learning, and growth!