I really enjoyed reading this short picture book and the meaning that it conveyed. The story is about a young princess that gets made fun of by a couple of her friends; they tell her that her ears and nose are too big. This leads the princess to believe that she is ugly and nobody will like her. Because she now thinks she is ugly, she lets it stop him from doing fun things and spending time with friends/making new friends. She lets someone's mean words change the way she sees herself, and that ruins her life for quite some time. However, her parents tell her that real beauty is from within and she must be happy. Her parents tell her to study how other people fine their happiness. The princess talks to a woman with an even bigger nose and ears than her own, and this woman makes her realize that what matters is being happy and kind to others. The princess changes her attitude, finds self confidence, and goes on to spend her time make other people happy. She looks for a husband that is kind and wise, not just one that has good looks. I love the message that this conveys to young readers. I think this is a great read from young kids, especially young girls, that may struggle with self confidence.