Sheena the Happy Hyena

Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of expectations or struggling with the pressure to fit a certain mold based on their appearance or peer group. It is particularly helpful for children who are naturally bubbly or optimistic but feel they need to suppress those traits to be taken seriously or to fit in with a more serious crowd. Through the story of Sheena, a hyena who chooses laughter over hunting and scavenging, the book explores the vital importance of staying true to one's own temperament. Appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, this story uses the natural characteristics of hyenas to deliver a secular, metaphorical message about self-confidence and joy. Parents will appreciate the rhythmic prose and the way it validates a child's unique spirit, proving that happiness is not just a feeling, but a brave choice that can inspire others to change their perspectives as well.