This book is important for young children as it is about self-esteem: finding and accepting one's own inherent value. In today's social climate where bullying seems to be epidemic, it is imperative that young children develop self-confidence and have a strong sense of self-worth. This book is geared toward three- to ten-year-olds to support their sense of self at a critical time in their development, but it is truly a book for all ages; adults love and appreciate it as well.