Colorado kids are too cute and cool, and you know it! That’s why we received more than 275 submissions to our 2020 Cover Kid search. We wish we could put everyone in the spotlight, but we had to narrow the list down to three winners.

Read more about their charm here, then watch for their big debut on an upcoming cover of Colorado Parent.

Soren Grisham

Age 5½, Denver

• Who is your favorite storybook character?
  Ganesha from the book Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth.
• What do you like daydreaming about?
  Going to the mountains.
• If you could grow anything in the yard, what would it be?
  Cucumbers
• How do you show people that you care?
  I give them a hug.

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Alexandra Yao

Age 8, Denver

• What makes you awesome?
  I set a goal to get a black belt in tae kwon do, and after four years of hard work and hundreds of hours of practices and testing sessions, I finally got my black belt at age 7. I am also a dedicated musician and play piano and violin.
• How do you show people that you care?
  I enjoy volunteering and helping others in our community through service projects. I also write letters and send postcards to people with stories and poetry I create.
• If you opened a store, what would you sell?
  I would call it Kids Land: there would be a cafe that sells kid-size pastries and fun drinks, a bookstore with lots of comfy chairs, a toy shop where kids can try out new toys before buying and can trade old toys for new ones, and of course, a fun playground and arcade area.
• If you could grow anything, what would it be?
  Cherry tomatoes because they are bite size, are both savory and sweet, and delicious straight from the vine.

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Paloma Lewis

Age 11, Highlands Ranch

• How do you show people that you care?
  I show people I care by asking questions about their thoughts and feelings, listening carefully to their responses, being present for others, and being kind.
• If you opened a store, what would you sell?
  If I opened a store, it would sell gear for horses and their riders.
• What do you like daydreaming about?
  I like to daydream about performing (ballet) and being an equine veterinarian and trainer.
• If you could grow anything in the yard, what would it be?
  If I could grow anything in my yard, I would grow mangoes and watermelons. I would also grow a giant oak tree.