The Greek edition of “Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues” by Danielle Diestl is here!

When Lily May wears her dazzling red high heels to school, she’s met with teasing and BIG emotions. Her sunny day turns gray… until Mama May, her wise cat Boo, and a magical book help her rediscover her sparkle.

This is more than a heartwarming, imaginative story that celebrates individuality, emotional resilience, and the power of self-love; it’s a tool for emotional growth. With built-in mindfulness activities, it’s perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, and bedtime reflections.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Captures the essence of what is needed in our lives and world today.”

★★★★★ “My 6 year old girl loved the message of this book. It’s written very well and the illustrations are great.”

★★★★★ “I love this book! It’s a wonderful SEL book to incorporate into your classroom lesson plans. The story includes many important lessons for children. It teaches children that it’s okay to be different and to embrace their uniqueness. Otherwise the word would be very boring. It also teaches children the importance of loving themselves, no matter what anyone says. It also teaches children how to deal with big emotions. The adorable pictures and the simple language helped my students understand the lesson of the story. My first grade class loved this story and enjoyed the engaging mindfulness supplemental activities that went along with the story.”

Worldwide rights are available except for English (world), Russian, Portuguese (Portugal), and Greek. Publishers interested in rights availability, please contact us directly.

The adorable children’s book “Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues” by Danielle Diestl is now available in Portuguese!

Lily May is flooded with some BIG emotions when her classmates tease her for wearing red high heels to school. Feeling sad and longing to fit in, her sunny day quickly fades to an ugly shade of gray. Can clever Mama May; Lily’s cat, Boo; and a special book convince her that the world would be a very strange place if everything were the same?

“Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues” is a colorful, imaginative story that encourages us to embrace our individuality and to prioritize self-love.

This book also includes mindfulness activities to support coping skills and confidence, making it the perfect social-emotional learning addition to your programs. Definitely a must-read for families, teachers, and counselors.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “As a Child Clinical Psychologist and mother to two little ladies, this book captures the essence of what is needed in our lives and world today. I will not only order a personal copy, but the book will also have a space on my professional bookshelf.” -Dr. Marilisa Morea, Clinical Psychologist.

★★★★★“[This is] a book that every child can learn from. It encourages the idea of embracing who we are as individuals. I loved everything about it!” -Readers’ Favorite, 5-Star Review.

★★★★★ “What a wonderful book about embracing your authenticity and using mindfulness and positive self-talk to navigate tough situations at school. Beautifully written and illustrated!” -Kristi Yeh, Therapist, @parentselfcare

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.