I believe this book sets a new standard on what books about being yourself entail. Riley comes from a loving family of a sister and a father.  Mom is not in the picture, no reason given.  Riley’s sister does everything she can to make Riley stop crying or to come to reason for the tears.  Turns out Riley, doesn’t like Riley.  What makes this book so successful is that it does not just focus on Riley.  Sister gets teased in school for her round belly, and after discovering what it feels like to not like herself she understands more what Riley is going through.  And with understanding from their father they start to like and make themselves happy being who they are, but understanding there will still be down days, or others who don’t understand. This book was fantastic.  It was a great lesson and a great story.  The illustrations work really well and set a tone of hope, love, and understanding.