A Story
Once upon a time, a beautiful gift arrived at a Storybook Cottage.
The residents of the cottage had heard whispers of something arriving from their beloved neighbors in the Compassionate Kingdom of Casciotta, but had no idea it would be addressed especially to them!
The man of the house received the gift with joy and pride.
He studied its pages and discovered that it's ok to be weird.
In fact, it’s more than ok.
It’s what matters.
He kept this gift with him all day, because it reminded him that he gets to be exactly who he is ...
... And that who he is makes the world a better place.
He shared this beautiful gift with all his friends, because he wanted them to feel the same grace and peace he felt ... Breathing with an ease he had never known, as he came to understand what it is to belong.
Finally, he shared it with his favorite friend at nap time.
As they read, inspired by all he had learned, he held his friend close and whispered ...
