Album Includes

6 Original Story Songs

Each song begins with an engaging story that helps children recognize their unique worth, appreciate their individual talents, and develop confidence in who they are. Through encouraging stories and memorable music, children learn that everyone has value, everyone belongs, and everyone has something special to offer.

  • Everybody Needs A Friend
  • Hip, Hip, Hooray for the Hippo
  • We’re Different
  • One Little Nose Like Mine
  • O, I’m So Embarrassed
  • I’m My Friend

6 Song-Only Tracks

Perfect for sing-alongs, classroom activities, performances, family music time, and everyday listening.

  • Everybody Needs A Friend
  • Hip, Hip, Hooray for the Hippo
  • We’re Different
  • One Little Nose Like Mine
  • O, I’m So Embarrassed
  • I’m My Friend

6 “You’re the Star” Performance Tracks

Children become the lead singer by filling in the missing vocals, building confidence while reinforcing the lessons of self-esteem, self-confidence, and appreciating their unique gifts taught in each song.

  • Everybody Needs A Friend (You’re the Star)
  • Hip, Hip, Hooray for the Hippo (You’re the Star)
  • We’re Different (You’re the Star)
  • One Little Nose Like Mine (You’re the Star)
  • O, I’m So Embarrassed (You’re the Star)
  • I’m My Friend (You’re the Star)

Companion Follow-Along & Activity Book

Included with the album is a beautifully illustrated companion book featuring:

  • Lyrics to every song
  • Full-page coloring illustrations
  • A fun, screen-free way to continue learning long after the music ends.

Standin’ Tall #11: Self-Esteem – MP3 & Activity Book

$12.99

Standin’ Tall with Self-Esteem

Helping Children Discover Their Worth from the Inside Out

Every child deserves to know they are valuable, capable, and uniquely created. Standin’ Tall with Self-Esteem helps children develop confidence by teaching that true self-worth comes from recognizing their unique gifts, accepting their differences, learning from mistakes, and believing in themselves.

In this engaging adventure, children join Mark and his humorous parrot friend as they journey through the jungle in search of Mark’s “special friend.” Along the way, they meet unforgettable characters who teach important lessons about friendship, individuality, overcoming embarrassment, and appreciating what makes each person special. By the end of the story, children discover that the special friend Mark was searching for was himself all along. The accompanying songs reinforce these uplifting principles in fun, memorable ways.

Children Will Learn To

  • Recognize their own unique talents and abilities.
  • Build healthy self-confidence and self-respect.
  • Understand that everyone is different—and that’s something to celebrate.
  • Learn that mistakes don’t define who they are.
  • Develop resilience after embarrassment or disappointment.
  • Appreciate true friendship, including being a friend to themselves.
  • Value kindness, acceptance, and encouragement toward others.

Perfect For

  • Families
  • Classrooms
  • Homeschool curriculum
  • Character education programs
  • Libraries
  • Churches
  • Children’s choirs
  • Anyone helping children build confidence, resilience, and a healthy sense of self-worth

Standin’ Tall with Self-Esteem helps children discover one of life’s most important lessons: when they recognize their own value and learn to appreciate who they are, they gain the confidence to stand tall, build meaningful friendships, and face life’s challenges with courage.

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