When I first pre-read this book, I felt a little teary eyed for Velvet, but then I realized how strong a little girl she is. I read it to a small group of children. It sends a great message - take pride in who you are. It shows children that all of us have some oddities that make us the individuals we are. It also teaches us that others will love us for our little quirks. This book is great for inclusion classes, for children on the autism spectrum, and for multi ethnic groups (where some practices may be seen as strange or funny).