Sammy is a land tortoise with a unique golden shell. One day, Sammy gets emotional and confides in his friend, Mr. Wiseman, the wisest of all owls. Mr. Wiseman senses Sammy is bothered by something and gets him to open up. Sammy confesses that he feels different because his shell is not like other tortoises he knows. With Mr. Wiseman's help, along with many other forest friends, Sammy begins to understand the importance of learning to love himself just the way he is. This rhyming book is a sweet, little tale about self-love and self-acceptance for young children and anyone who has experienced feeling uncomfortable in their skin or different from others. With bold, eye-catching images and irresistibly cute characters, this short tale is perfect for those with a limited attention span or a busy routine.