Gain insight and tools on dealing with bullies as you follow Paco and his magical glasses on a journey of self-discovery.

2. THE SECRET TO LIFE
Dedicated to ALL children, especially you!
Written and Illustrated by: Estefana Johnson, LMSW

3. For my babies: Kailah and Christian
May you always remember The Secret to Life.
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4. Paco sat on a rock, angrily mumbling to himself.
He was sick of that mean boy Max calling him
names and making fun of him. “I wish he would
just move away” he grumbled, as he kicked the
dirt.

5. Suddenly, he heard a little voice from above say
“Do you know why he acts that way?
Paco turned to see a blue little bird perched on
a tree behind him.

6. “I-I don’t know…” stuttered Paco, as he had
never met a talking bird. “Maybe because he is
just a jerk?” he responded.
“There is more to it than that,” said the bird.
“But you have to open your mind to understand.”
“What do you mean?” asked Paco.

7. “Well, right now you are wearing your angry
glasses,” said the bird. “First, you have to take
those off and put on The Secret to Life glasses.
They will bring you understanding.”

8. Paco wasn’t wearing any glasses at all. But he
figured he probably should not argue with a
talking bird. Especially one claiming to know
the secret to life. Paco was only sure of one
thing; he did not like feeling like this every
time he saw Max.

9. Paco took some deep breaths. As he felt his
anger disappear, he reached for the Secret to
Life glasses. “What do I have to lose?” he
thought, as curiosity took him over…
Suddenly…
He saw EVERYTHING differently!

10. Paco could SEE thoughts! He saw words all over
the place! He saw a lady walking her dog and
could see everything she was thinking!
“Be careful,” said the bird. “The Secret to Life
can be very powerful. Use it wisely.”

11. Paco ran down the street to explore his new-
found power. He noticed a girl walking down
the sidewalk, looking a little gloomy.

12. Suddenly, another happy-looking girl came from
the opposite side and waved as she passed her.
“Hi Cassy! I love your dress!” she exclaimed.

13. As if by magic, Cassy took the happy words in,
and they seemed to squish down some of the sad
ones that had covered her just a moment before!
Paco was astonished! It was amazing!

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