Age Group: 4-7 years old.

Illustration:

A happy bunny called Bella smiles into a mirror, surrounded with bright forest creatures such as a fox, duck, and turtle.  There's a rainbow behind the picture.

How does it teach children about positive self-esteem?

This tale makes children realize that they are special as they are. It explains that each one of us is unique, and that uniqueness makes us great. The tale subtly asks children to love and accept themselves without comparing themselves to others.

What is the most key message children will take away from the story?

"You are enough just the way you are." Kids will understand that being kind, curious, and being themselves is worth more than copying somebody else.

Does your story inspire you? How?

Because it reminds us that we all have something special about us, and we should be proud of ourselves. Even adults have to hear this from time to time!

 You Are Just Right!

Illustration: A frowning face of a bunny named Bella looking in the mirror.

Bella Bunny looked into the mirror and frowned.

"My ears are floppy. My nose is twitchy. I wish I looked like someone else," she whispered.

Illustration: Bella walking in the forest, meeting a fox.

She walked through the forest and met Freddy Fox.

"Your fur looks so shiny! I wish my fur looked like yours," said Bella.

Freddy smiled, "But your ears are wonderful for hearing things

Illustration: Bella with a collection of animal friends around a pond.

Then she met Daisy Duck and Timmy Turtle.

Daisy said, "You hop better than anyone I know!"

Timmy added, "And you always make us laugh!"

Illustration: Bella thinking with a kind smile.

Bella began to think…

Maybe she didn't need to be like someone else.

Maybe being Bella was enough.