The joy of just being yourself

Alex Latimer shares the start of his new picture book, Marigold is a Chicken, about a young chick learning to enjoy being herself - a great story to share with any child who is feeling like they aren't 'good enough'.

IN Marigold is a Chicken, Marigold compares herself to the other chicks who are stronger, more artistic or just better at doing things than she is, and she tries hard to find out what her special talent is. Until her mum reminds her that just being herself is perfect!

ReadingZone finds out more from author and illustrator Alex Latimer