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A kid who's sure she's not enough — until one small adventure changes her mind. The whole story, free in your browser. No sign-up, no catch.

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Our stories are about feeling good enough.

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Our stories proviide a gentle way to talk to kids about caring for thie mind.

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Our stories and reflection questions highlight kindness and fairness.

We always emphasize basic human needs: feeling succcessful and connected.

The thinking is serious. The reading never feels like it.

Self-worth is a learned skill.

Feeling good enough takes ongoing practice.

Reliable self-care is the goal.

Readers are encouraged to acquire skills that lessen losses.

rooted in Alfed Adler, Carl Rogers, Lawrence Kolhberg & CBT theorists

Readers are prompted to question.

There's always characters to relate to and like.

We seek to lessen aloneness.

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