Bedtime Story I Being Yourself By Shuddi, 13, Bangalore

🌙Bedtime Story I Being Yourself By Shuddi, 13, Bangalore

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Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs ) — What the Fruit Trees Know: Being Yourself

What is “Being Your Self” about?

It’s a touching story of self-acceptance written by 13-year-old Shuddi from Bangalore. Through a heartfelt conversation between a girl named Shruthi and her grandfather, the story beautifully shows that being yourself is more important than fitting into others’ expectations.

 What is the message of the story?

The story teaches us that everyone sees us through different “frames” — but we must never lose our true selves trying to fit in. Like the apple that stays true and strong, we should remember who we are and not let others define us.

Who is the main character in the story?

The main character is Shruthi, a young girl struggling with peer pressure and her parents’ expectations. Her grandfather helps her see the value of being authentic through a simple yet powerful lesson with two fruits — an apple and a peach.

What lesson does the story of the apple and peach teach?

The apple represents staying true to yourself even if others don’t always appreciate it. The peach, which tries to please everyone, ends up losing itself — a reminder that changing too much to make others happy can harm your inner self.

Why is the story called “Being Yourself”?

Because the story uses fruit trees as a metaphor for life and identity. Just as each fruit tree produces what it’s meant to — apples, peaches, or any other — we too should embrace who we are instead of trying to become someone else.

 Who wrote this story and where was it published?

The story was written by Shuddi Bhaskar, a 13-year-old writer from Bangalore, and published by Bookosmia, India’s leading platform that celebrates young voices and their creativity.

What age group is this story suitable for?

This story is perfect for readers aged 9 and above — especially tweens and teens navigating self-image, peer pressure, and identity.

 What values can children learn from this story?

Children can learn about self-confidence, integrity, and emotional strength. It encourages them to embrace their uniqueness and reminds them that being themselves is enough.

Here are 5 excellent self-awareness / personal growth titles from Bookosmia (along with links) that align well with the themes of being yourself, reflection, and resilience:

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