About the You Matter Children’s Book Series
The You Matter Series is a ten-book journey that nurtures children’s self-worth, kindness, and resilience. Through heartwarming stories and lovable animal friends, kids explore emotional intelligence and mindfulness while learning how to face fear, change, and self-doubt with courage and belonging.
Purpose of the You Matter Series
The You Matter Series is designed to nurture self-worth and emotional intelligence in children through storytelling rooted in behavioral science. Each book helps kids feel seen, valued, and confident
- Builds confidence and self-worth so kids feel strong and capable in an overwhelming world
- Introduces mindfulness and emotional skills through simple, story-driven lessons
- Supports parents and educators with SEL tools that spark meaningful conversations
- Creates lasting empathy through stories that children love to read and share
The Books in the You Matter Series
Luma’s story is just beginning.
This ten-book children’s book series follows Luma the Bunny as she learns courage, kindness, and the power of mattering. Each story explores a core theme—resilience, belonging, and emotional intelligence—while introducing forest friends who share their own wisdom along the way. Together, the books create a universe of mattering, reminding every child that who they are, and what they bring, truly matters.
Start with Luma. Grow with the forest. Carry the ripple forward.
You Matter, Luma
A heartwarming children’s book about self-worth. Luma learns that her value isn’t tied to achievements, it’s part of who she is.
The Magic of Mattering
A kindness story for kids. Luma helps a shy friend see that he matters too, sparking a ripple of compassion.
The Little Bunny Who Found Her Brave
A courage-building story for children. Luma is invited to share a story but must find the confidence to use her voice.
Where You Matter Most
A story about belonging for kids. Luma searches for the place she truly belongs and realizes that home has been with her all along.
The Light That Matters
A bedtime story about self-discovery. Luma wonders if her light is too small, until she learns every spark of kindness makes a difference.
The Ripples of Mattering
A children’s story about kindness ripples. Luma sees how even her smallest kind actions spread farther than she ever imagined.
The Little Bunny Who Listened to the Wind
A comforting story about worries. Luma realizes she doesn’t need to chase every thought or fear, she can let worries drift away, just like the wind.
Mattering Through the Storm
A resilience story for kids. When a storm destroys her storytelling space, Luma learns that storms can shake what we build, but never who we are.
When Everything Changes, You Still Matter
A change and transitions story for kids. As seasons shift, Luma fears losing what she loves, until she learns that mattering doesn’t depend on things staying the same.
The Little Bunny Who Found the Missing Piece
A self-discovery story for kids. Luma helps a shy otter add his voice, learning that every story matters and makes the world brighter.
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Who Is the You Matter Series For?
A children’s picture book series about kindness, self-worth, and mattering — designed for kids, parents, and educators
- Children ages 4-8 learning emotional awareness, resilience, and kindness
- Parents, educators, and therapists seeking social-emotional learning (SEL) books
- For fans of heartfelt picture books like The Rabbit Listened or The Invisible String
- Schools and libraries looking for engaging SEL and mindfulness resources
- Faith-based groups seeking values-driven children’s books
Why The Series Matters
The You Mater Series combines evidence-based psychology and engaging storytelling to help children build self-worth, resilience, and courage. Designed for kids ages 4–8, the books address real-world challenges like fear, comparison, change, and self-doubt in a way that feels playful and relatable.
Each story highlights a different theme of emotional intelligence while introducing Luma’s forest friends — Oliver, Wren, Sage, Theo, and Zin — who each bring their own wisdom and encouragement.
Together, the series creates a universe of mattering, a world where every child discovers that who they are and what they bring to life truly matters.