Filled with enriching words and colorful figurative language, this inspiring picture book is sure to foster hope, boost confidence, and enhance self-esteem. Uniquely Beautiful! is a compelling and encouraging story of beauty, self-love, self-acceptance, and self-discovery . New to her amazing community, Careena, a young African-American girl, notices she doesn't look like most of her classmates. Feeling somewhat uneasy as she tries to adjust to her new school and community, Careena's attention turns towards her support system, her mom. Urgently needing to express herself to her mom, as well as spend some quality time together, they take a long-awaited walking trip whereby mom's power-filled words help Careena make a life-changing discovery about herself which aids in her now walking in confidence. Children are sure to be inspired and encouraged to know they are capable of much and are beautiful in and of themselves. Perfect for ages : 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11