The Little Things
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

The Little Things

By Christian Trimmer, Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator)

A girl's small kindness sparks a chain of goodwill in her community.

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40 pages
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After a storm, a girl returns a sea star to the ocean, sparking a chain of kindness. Her act inspires an old man, his grandson, and others to pay it forward, each gesture building to a heartwarming conclusion. Discover how small acts can create a wave of change in this touching tale of community and generosity.

From the publisher

One girl’s simple act of kindness causes ripples in her community in this witty, heartwarming story about paying it forward The day after a mighty storm, a little girl finds a sea star that has washed up on shore, and she returns it to the ocean. Seeing her small act of kindness, an old man heads to an animal shelter with his grandson to pick a dog in need of a home. His grandson feels inspired to help an elderly woman clean up her yard, which inspires a teenager to pack an extra lunch for someone in need, and on and on until each small gesture builds toward a magnificent conclusion. Full of humor, heart, and proof of the generosity that we all have inside of us, Christian Trimmer and Kaylani Juanita’s story is a welcome reminder: It’s the little things that make a big difference.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about communityBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about kindnessBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 27, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419742262

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