Shelly and the Bad Mirror
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When she gets back to her room, everything seemed to have changed. The room was darker. What’s happening? She tries hard to figure it out. She looks around to see what’s different. Maybe I’m just tired, she thought. Then she thinks she has it figured out. “It’s not my room or my clothes, said Shelly, “It’s the mirror, it’s bad. I’ll just ask Mom for a new one in the morning.”
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This book is for children and adults alike unveiling the impact negative words can have on our self-image. A letter to the Parents, from the author, provides a practicable way to start a conversation about bullying and self-image. Shelly was a happy girl who loved playing dress up and looking in the mirror. She faced every day with a smile, especially after looking in the mirror. She’d smile and her image would smile back. But nothing prepared her for the day she experienced being bullied by a couple of her classmates. Discovering that the comments of our peers could be both cruel and leave an indelible mark our self-image. It changed how she began to view herself. Suddenly she’s faced with the dilemma of accepting the opinions of two of the school’s bullies or try to ignore them. A valuable life lesson is obtained as readers witness the strength and bravery of this little girl as she goes through the process of learning how to feel normal again.