Shining Your Light

Book Summary: Shining Your Light is a heartwarming story about Bubbles, the smallest fish in the tank, who wonders what makes him special. As he watches his bigger brothers, Finn and Ryder, Bubbles begins to believe that being small means there isn't much he can do.But the people who love Bubbles see something he cannot yet see in himself.With encouragement from Cooper, Ms. Chevy, his brothers, and all of his friends, Bubbles begins to recognize the many ways he already makes a difference. He is fast when a friend needs help. He is small enough to solve problems others cannot. He listens, encourages, cares, helps, spreads kindness, and notices when someone needs him.Eventually, Bubbles discovers that he never needed to become bigger to become important.His light had been shining all along.Through Bubbles' journey, children are reminded that everyone has something special inside of them-and sometimes the qualities that seem small are the very things that make the biggest difference.What the Book Teaches: Shining Your Light teaches children about self-worth, confidence, kindness, empathy, patience, gratitude, friendship, and recognizing their individual strengths. It encourages children not to compare themselves to others or believe they must wait until they are bigger or older to matter.Most importantly, it gives children this message: You don't have to become someone else to shine. Your light shines brightest when you show the world your heart.