Belonging and being different
Lara wants to resemble the red ladybirds, changes her wings, and later returns to yellow after her difference is recognised.Mixed: the book presents both supportive and critical signals.Mixed: the book presents both supportive and critical signals.How the book presents it: The story shows both the pain of feeling overlooked and the positive attention Lara receives for her distinctive wings; it does not suggest that difference always brings acceptance.
Talk about: Does Lara feel accepted for who she is, or does the praise mainly help her value her yellow wings?
