Isla’s World: California Spotlight Adventure
Join Isla on a colorful adventure through California as she discovers its wonders!
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Welcome to California!

In this photo, Isla is ready for her adventure in California. California has sunny beaches and tall palm trees that sway in the wind. She waves her hands and jumps with joy. "Hi friends! I'm Isla, and today we're going on a fun trip through California!"
Isla is ready for a big adventure in California! There are sunny beaches and tall palm trees swaying in the wind. She jumps up and waves her hands. "Hi friends! I'm Isla, and we're going on a fun trip through California!"
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Theme Park Fun in California

In this photo, Isla is at a sunny theme park in California. The rides are bright and the lights sparkle. Isla runs over to the friendly mascot and gives it a big hug. She smiles and says, 'Look! Can we take a picture?'
Next, Isla visits a sunny theme park! The rides are bright and the lights sparkle all around. She runs to the friendly mascot and gives it a great big hug. "Look! Can we take a picture?"
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Surf’s Up at Santa Monica Beach

Look— Isla is at Santa Monica Beach. The soft sand feels warm under her feet. She scoops sand into her bucket and hears the waves splash. "Splash! The water is so cool! Let’s build a sandcastle!"
Now Isla is at Santa Monica Beach! The warm sand feels soft under her feet. She scoops sand into her yellow bucket and listens to the waves go splash. "The water is so cool! Let's build a sandcastle!"
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Nature at Yosemite

In this photo, Isla walks among the tall trees in Yosemite. The trees reach high into the sky, and they are very big and strong. Isla points at the waterfall and says, "Wow! Look at the big trees! Can you see the waterfall?" The water splashes and makes a soft sound as it falls.
Isla walks among the tall, tall trees in Yosemite. They reach way up high into the sky! She points at the waterfall splashing down. "Wow! Look at the big trees! Can you see the waterfall?"
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Flower Power in San Francisco

In this photo, Isla is at Golden Gate Park. The park is full of bright flowers that smell sweet. Isla bends down, her nose close to the petals. She says, "These flowers smell amazing! Let’s pick some for Mommy!"
Here at Golden Gate Park, bright flowers are blooming everywhere! Isla bends down close to smell the daisies and tulips. "These flowers smell so good! Let's pick some for Mommy!"
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Tasty Treats in Los Angeles

Look— Isla is at a food truck in Los Angeles. The tacos smell so good and have bright green avocado. She takes a big bite and says, "Mmm! These tacos are so tasty! I love avocado!" The sun is shining on her as she enjoys her yummy treat.
Yum! Isla finds a food truck in Los Angeles. The tacos have bright green avocado on top. She takes a big bite in the warm sunshine. "Mmm! These tacos are so tasty! I love avocado!"
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Fun at Legoland

In this photo, Isla builds a tall Lego tower. The colorful blocks are fun to stack. She holds her Lego dragon high and says, "Look! I made a dragon out of Legos! Roar!" The bright colors shine in the light.
On this page, Isla stacks colorful Lego bricks into a tall tower. She holds up her Lego dragon and smiles big. "Look! I made a dragon out of Legos! Roar!"
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Art at Balboa Park

In this photo, Isla is at Balboa Park. The park has bright paintings and fun sculptures. Isla picks up a paintbrush. She feels the smooth wood in her hand and smiles.
At Balboa Park, Isla sees bright paintings and fun sculptures all around. She picks up a big paintbrush and feels the smooth wood in her hand. What will she paint?
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Wildlife at the San Diego Zoo

In this photo, Isla stands at the zoo. She sees lions and pandas playing. Isla claps her hands and points. "Look at the baby panda! It’s so cute!"
Isla is at the San Diego Zoo! She sees lions and pandas playing together. She claps her hands and points. "Look at the baby panda! It's so cute!"
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Stars in Hollywood

In this photo, Isla walks on the Walk of Fame. The stars on the ground are special because they honor famous people. She kneels down to touch a star. It feels smooth and cool under her hand.
Look! Isla walks along the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Shiny stars cover the ground, one for each famous person. She kneels down and touches one. It feels smooth and cool under her hand.
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Goodbye, California!

In this photo, Isla waves goodbye to California. The sun shines bright in the blue sky. She feels thankful for her time here. "What a wonderful day! I can't wait to come back!"
Time to say goodbye, California! The sun shines bright in the big blue sky. Isla waves with her beach ball and surfboard nearby. "What a wonderful day! I can't wait to come back!"