About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses feeling different from their peers or worries about not fitting in. Trina is a gentle story about a young girl who loves her own unique way of doing things, but feels lonely when she notices everyone else at school seems the same. The book follows her emotional journey as she first tries to change herself to be like the others, and then learns to embrace the very qualities that make her special, ultimately finding a friend who loves her for exactly who she is. Appropriate for ages 4 to 8, this book is a wonderful tool for normalizing feelings of loneliness and opening up conversations about self-confidence, the courage to be yourself, and the joy of finding true belonging.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book directly addresses the emotional pain of social exclusion and the desire for belonging. The approach is gentle, focusing on Trina's internal feelings rather than any overt bullying. The narrative is secular and the resolution is deeply hopeful, reinforcing the message that self-acceptance leads to genuine connection.
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