The stories included in Marcy and Her Friends help young readers to seek out, establish, and develop self-esteem. Marcy becomes a positive role model with whom young readers can easily identify. She makes many mistakes and learns how to accept responsibility for all of them. As she overcomes her problems with disorganization, she sets a healthy example for readers to follow. Friendship, courage, forgiveness, understanding, compassion and perseverance are all exemplified in a lighthearted way as Marcy struggles, grows, and becomes an empowered individual.