A Little Bunny. A Big Message: You Matter
Meet Luma. She’s quiet, she’s kind, and some days she feels completely invisible. One morning she sets out to find the answer to the question every kid has asked at least once… Turns out it was waiting for her the whole time. (It’s waiting for your kid too.)
You Matter Luma
About the Book
You Matter Luma is more than a bedtime story. It’s a gentle children’s book about self-worth and kindness that helps young hearts grow stronger.
Through Luma’s quiet adventure in the Passion Struck Forest, children discover that they don’t have to be louder, braver, or different to belong. They already do, exactly as they are.
Perfect for ages 3–8, this heartfelt picture book
- Builds self-worth, courage, and a deep sense of belonging
- Opens gentle conversations about big feelings and resilience
- Brings social-emotional learning and mindfulness moments into everyday life
- Comforts kids facing change, self-doubt, and new beginnings
- Wraps every reader in stunning empathy-sparking artwork
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Meet the Forest Friends
Each character in the You Matter Luma series helps children explore big feelings, from resilience and courage to empathy and belonging, through gentle, heartwarming adventures.
Luma the Bunny
Gentle dreamer with a heart full of stories
Curious, kind, and hopeful, Luma sometimes doubts herself when her voice feels small. But through her journey, she learns that even the quietest voices and smallest stories can ripple far and matter deeply.
Oliver the Owl
Wise mentor and gentle guide
Patient, thoughtful, and calm with a spark of humor, Oliver helps others reframe their challenges and see storms as lessons. He embodies wisdom through perspective, reminding Luma (and readers) that sometimes all it takes is seeing differently to find strength.
Wren the Bird
Small yet spirited companion
Lively, curious, and optimistic, Wren flutters close to the action, always the first to cheer others on. She shows how even the smallest gestures of encouragement can spark hope and remind someone they are seen and valued.
Sage the Fox
Clever, resourceful friend
Thoughtful, loyal, and quietly confident, Sage listens deeply before speaking. He models empathy in action—removing obstacles, offering perspective, and reminding others that wisdom often comes from paying attention to what’s unsaid as much as what’s spoken.
Theo the Hedgehog
Gentle, shy, but deeply loyal
Sensitive and empathetic, Theo shows that courage doesn’t always roar. His soft heart and protective quills remind everyone that vulnerability and self-protection can coexist beautifully, teaching the quiet strength of honesty and care.
Zin the Turtle
The calm anchor of the group
Patient, grounded, and steady in both joy and chaos, Zin embodies persistence. His calm presence and slow, deliberate steps remind the group that showing up—again and again, even quietly—is one of the truest forms of strength.
One Book, Many More to Come
You Matter Luma is only the beginning. More gentle stories are already on the way, each one carrying the same quiet message: You don’t have to be perfect or loud to belong. Just showing up with kindness and heart is enough. One small bunny is taking the first hop. I hope your family hops along for the whole journey.
Inside You Matter, Luma
Even in quiet moments, magic is growing Luma and Oliver by a brook as books and sparkles drift over ripples
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Pass the Ripple: A Kindness Adventure
After you read You Matter Luma, try one tiny thing: Tell someone they matter. Give a hug. Draw a picture. Leave a note. Whatever feels right. Then ask them to pass it on. That’s the whole adventure. Grab a free Ripple Card (digital or we’ll mail you one), mark your act of kindness, and watch the ripples spread across the map together with kids everywhere. One small kindness. One giant ripple. Let’s see how far Luma’s love can travel.
- Get your Ripple Card (digital or physical)
- Do one small act of kindness or mattering
- Pass it on and watch the ripple grow
Meet the Author
I’m John R. Miles. When I was five, a brain injury made me feel completely invisible. One kind speech therapist showed me my voice was worth hearing and that changed everything. Now, as a dad and an author, I see the same question in kids’ eyes: “Do I matter?” I wrote You Matter Luma to give them the answer I once needed: Yes. Right now. Exactly as you are. I hope this book feels like the hug every child deserves.
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