What Is You Matter Luma About?
Luma is a quiet and thoughtful bunny who sometimes wonders whether she truly matters. As she explores the forest and connects with her friends, she begins to understand that being important does not require being the loudest, strongest, or most perfect.
Luma discovers that her value has been within her all along.
This simple message can help children talk about feelings, confidence, friendship, belonging, and self-worth.
Why Parents Choose You Matter Luma
Stories can give children a safe way to explore emotions and difficult questions. You Matter Luma gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to start conversations about:
- Self-worth and confidence
- Big feelings and emotional awareness
- Kindness and empathy
- Resilience and courage
- Friendship and belonging
- Positive self-belief
The book can be enjoyed as a bedtime story, family read-aloud, or conversation starter.
A Book for Parents, Teachers, and Educators
You Matter Luma is also designed to support conversations in classrooms and social-emotional learning environments.
Teachers and educators can use the story to introduce age-appropriate discussions about emotions, empathy, confidence, kindness, and belonging.
Parents can read the story with their children and ask simple questions such as:
“What makes Luma matter?”
“Have you ever felt like Luma?”
“What could you say to a friend who feels left out?”
These conversations help children connect the story to their own experiences.
Meet Luma and Her Forest Friends
Luma is joined by a group of memorable forest friends, each representing different emotional strengths.
Luma the Bunny represents self-worth and quiet courage.
Oliver the Owl brings wisdom, calm, and thoughtful listening.
Wren the Bird explores creativity, expression, and finding courage in her voice.
Sage represents friendship, belonging, and making others feel welcome.
Theo the Hedgehog encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning from mistakes.
Zin the Turtle helps children understand big feelings and the value of slowing down.
Together, these characters create a gentle world where children can explore emotional growth through storytelling.
Part of the You Matter Series
You Matter Luma is the beginning of the You Matter Series, a collection created to help children develop self-worth, kindness, resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
The series follows Luma and her forest friends as they explore different feelings and life experiences while reminding children that their value is already within them.
About Author John R. Miles
John R. Miles is the author of You Matter Luma.
His personal experiences inspired him to create a story that answers a question many children quietly carry:
“Do I matter?”
Through Luma’s journey, John hopes children receive a message of encouragement, belonging, and unconditional worth.
The You Matter Luma Message
Every child deserves to know:
You matter.
Your feelings matter.
Your voice matters.
Your kindness matters.
You are enough exactly as you are.
Discover the world of You Matter Luma and explore a heartwarming story designed to help children grow in confidence, kindness, resilience, and self-worth.
Learn more about the book and the You Matter Series at youmatterluma.com.
