Sami's good friend, Alfi the elephant from the magical forest, is in distress. He isn't leaving his house; he is sobbing uncontrollably and tells Sami that Din-Din the lion hurt him by insulting his long trunk and large body. Sami knows that Alfi's trunk and body are actually his greatest assets and tries to convince his friend to concentrate on their usefulness, to be proud of them and not to pay attention to teasing. What will help the elephant see himself in a more positive light? Will he forgive the lion for his hurtful words? The book "Each of Us is Different and Special" raises the problem of insulting and hurting feelings, things that exist amongst children, and teaches our children to look for their wonderful qualities and appreciate their power to strengthen their own self esteem.