Standing out and self-acceptance
Doris is a bright red elephant who longs to blend into a colourful crowd, then comes to appreciate what makes her special.
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Lo Cole - Author
Doris follows a shy red elephant who wants to disappear into a colourful crowd because she stands out. The journey centres on recognising and valuing her own distinctiveness.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceDoris follows a shy red elephant who wants to disappear into a colourful crowd because she stands out. The journey centres on recognising and valuing her own distinctiveness.
Doris is a bright red elephant who longs to blend into a colourful crowd, then comes to appreciate what makes her special.
Pay attention to how Doris’s shyness and wish to blend in are handled, and whether her individuality is respected rather than treated as a problem to overcome.
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