The Little Stone Buddha

Written and illustrated by Grace Lin

A tiny statue lands in a trash-filled corner of a busy street.

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40 pages· ~540L· AR ~3.2

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Bookroo's summary

When a small stone Buddha falls off a cyclist's wagon, it lands in a neglected corner of a busy city street where people toss their trash. As passersby notice it, one small change leads to another, and the whole community begins to brighten the space they share. Inspired by a true story.

From the publisher

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! ★Publisher's Weekly ★The Horn Book ★School Library Journal ★Kirkus A gorgeous picture book about a community coming together to build something beautiful, from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin. When a small stone Buddha falls off a cyclist's wagon, he lands in a neglected part of a busy city street. People often throw trash here, turning this part of the city into a rather unpleasant sight. But as passersby begin to notice the little stone Buddha, they start to wonder: what if we each made a small change that brightened this shared part of our community? Inspired by a true story, The Little Stone Buddha shows us how a small action--or, in this case, a small Buddha--can change a moment, which can change a decision, which can change the spirit, which can, in the end, change everything.

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