Socko the Flamingo with Tennis Shoes

<p><strong>Socko doesn't start broken-he starts dancing.</strong></p><p><strong>Already bold. Already radiant. Already grooving in his tennis shoes.</strong></p><p></p><p>Where most children's books on self-esteem begin with a problem to solve Socko the Flamingo with Tennis Shoes begins with joy. Socko doesn't teach kids to become brave-he shows them they already are. His story isn't about fixing what's missing. It's about celebrating what's already true.</p><p></p><p>Created by visionary author and designer Derek Amarillas Socko's journey invites children into a modular emotionally rich universe where confidence isn't earned-it's remembered. Socko doesn't wear a cape. He wears tennis shoes. Because real courage looks like showing up as yourself.</p><p></p><p>This book is perfect for:</p><p>• Children ages 4-9 navigating big feelings or new environments</p><p>• Classrooms focused on emotional literacy and social-emotional learning (SEL)</p><p>• Parents educators and therapists seeking joyful affirming stories</p><p></p><p>Whether read aloud at bedtime shared in a classroom or gifted to a child discovering their own rhythm Socko's message is clear:</p><p></p><p>You are enough.</p><p>You are radiant.</p><p>You are already dancing.</p><p></p><p>Socko isn't a lesson. He's a rhythm. And every child is invited to join!  </p>