When the little teddy bears in the Main Street Toy Store watch the colorful new arrivals get homes, they try to find a way to be special too. Find out what Big Teddy Bear knows about how special the little teddy bears already are. Within this story the little teddy bears discover that it's not what you look like on the outside, it's the love you have within that counts. This book encourages self-love and acceptance, which fosters self-esteem. Additional learning opportunities within the story: Basic Concepts, colors, shapes and counting. Contrasts and Opposites, size, open/closed, day/night Order and Sequence, routine, before/after Coping with Feelings and Situations, jealousy, inferiority, individuality, and cooperation