A Small Thing . . . but Big

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling shy, lonely, or believes their own small actions do not matter. It gently shows how a single, seemingly insignificant act of kindness can create a powerful and positive ripple effect throughout a community. The story follows a little boy who, feeling small and alone on a bus, shares a smile with an older woman. That small act inspires her, and she in turn helps someone else, starting a chain of good deeds that eventually circles back to the boy himself, making him feel connected and important. With its simple, poetic text and warm illustrations, this book beautifully models empathy and empowers young children by validating that even their smallest gestures can be big things.