by Sharon Caldwell Peddie (Author)

Valera wants to be beautiful!

When societal messaging teaches little Valera that her worth and happiness depend on her reflection in the mirror, her bright sparkle begins to dim. Stepping in with gentle wisdom, her mom helps Valera shift her focus from the outside world to the power of her inner soul. Valera's journey to discover her true beauty is a warm hug of a story that teaches children everywhere that real beauty grows from the inside out. Valera learns that she is already beautiful, and that her capacity to grow even more beautiful is limitless!