A heart-warming children’s picture book that teaches self-love, kindness and emotional intelligence.

The freshly baked cookie is eager to bring joy to anyone who eats it. Sadly, it becomes anxious when everyone starts pointing out its flaws. Just when it’s about to lose all hope, something interesting happens that reminds the cookie to honour and value itself. Dive into this super ‘sweet’ rhyming story and discover how to love and embrace yourself, even when others don’t.

Perfect for ages 4 and above, this delightful rhyming story helps young readers recognize the power of self-acceptance and kindness in a world full of judgement.

Inside this book: 🍪 A sweet self-love story: A charming tale about learning to love yourself, imperfections and all.

💛 Judgement and self-acceptance: Encourages children to see the good in themselves and others.

🌈 Emotional intelligence for children: Builds awareness of feelings, empathy and confidence through gentle storytelling.

📚 Perfect for home or classroom: A great read-aloud picture book for bedtime or school counselling sessions.

🌙 Positive parenting resource: A meaningful addition to any SEL (social emotional learning) or children’s mental health library.

Aanchal Bedi, author of A Day Full of Possibilities, combines her experience as a certified energyhealing practitioner with her gift for storytelling to inspire self-awareness and emotional growth. The Cookie No One Wanted to Eat is more than a bedtime story—it’s a tool for helping children grow kinder, stronger and happier.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Aanchal Bedi

Pages: 48

ISBN: 9789370032323

Publication Date: 05 November 2025