Leslie Carr 
Be Happy With You 

What if every animal had the abilities of other animals it envied? How could an animal acquire the talents of other animals? How would it work and what would they look like? Be Happy With You is a whimsical and insightful story designed to entertain children and provide some degree of comfort about who they are. It fascinates readers through the eyes of a Giraffe named Gabby who attempts to be like her animal friends. Very important life lessons emerge from the story which aim to teach children and adults alike about being content with how God made them and that each of us has a purpose that is sometimes bigger than we can understand in any single scenario. Journey with Gabby as she finds her purpose and achieves self-actualization in a newfound understanding of contentment with who she is.