Erica was a quiet and kind-hearted girl in her kindergarten class. However, there was one boy, named Benny, who loved to pick on her and make her feel small. He would tease her about her clothes, her hairstyle, and even her lunch.

Erica tried her best to ignore Benny's bullying, but it was becoming harder and harder. One day, Benny took it too far and pushed Erica to the ground during recess. Instead of crying or running away, Erica stood up and looked Benny straight in the eye. She told him that his behavior was unacceptable and that she wouldn't let him push her around anymore.

Benny was taken aback by Erica's bravery and confidence. He had never expected her to stand up to him like that. From that day on, Benny started to treat Erica with more respect. He even apologized for his past behavior and promised to be kinder to her and the other kids in their class.

As Erica continued to stand up for herself and others, she became a role model for her classmates. They admired her courage and kindness, and soon, Erica was known as the cutest and most popular girl in school. She had not only found her own voice but had also inspired others to do the same.