Enter a story filled with rhythm and rhyme, intended to stand the test of time. An important reminder that we are all one of a kind, which is what makes each one of us a rare special find! Young Mal wonders why he's special. He thinks about Blue, his pet gecko, and how geckos have their own unique traits. That's what makes them so great! And through Blue, Mal realizes he's one of a kind, a rare special find. Want to know what's special about you? You're one of a kind too! Mal and Blue the gecko are an unlikely pair, and they couldn't be more different! But just like everyone on earth, it's their differences that make them special. If I Were a Gecko, I Would Be Special by Heather E. Aguilar is written for early readers. As a retired schoolteacher, Aguilar knows that repetition is key to learning, and paired with rhyme, emerging readers are able to learn the ropes of literacy and have fun while doing it! Encouraging positive self-esteem and feelings of self-worth is so important in today's world, and it's crucial to show youth just how important it is to believe in themselves from as early an age as possible. It's Aguilar's hope that Mal and Blue and their many quirky traits show readers how to embrace their uniqueness and how much value their individual lives hold. So, what's special about you? You're one of a kind too! Retired public school teacher, Heather E. Aguilar, writes with plan and purpose. She uses rhythm and rhyme in her verses. Parents and educators may agree that repetition is the key when one is learning how to read. Heather hopes her books will be enjoyed over and over from cover to cover by teachers, parents, Grandpas and Grandmothers.