The Circles All Around Us

Brad Montague's debut picture book, "The Circles All Around Us," is a New York Times bestseller that gently guides young readers through the concept of expanding one's personal circle of connection. Starting with the immediate family, the narrative shows how children grow to include friends, neighbors, and the wider community through acts of kindness and inclusivity. Originally a viral video, this adaptation offers a warm and accessible way to discuss empathy, belonging, and the courage it takes to reach out to others, even when it feels a bit scary. It's an ideal gift for milestones like starting school or a new baby, encouraging children to embrace a world of growing relationships.

The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow—now a New York Times bestseller! In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show. This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting bigger and bigger to include family, friends, neighbors, community, and beyond. Brad Montague originally created Circles as an Instagram video adorably narrated by his kids, and now this picture book adaptation is the perfect way to start a conversation about how to expand our worlds with kindness and inclusivity—even if it seems scary or uncomfortable. This book makes an ideal new-baby, first-day-of-school, or graduation gift, or any milestone that celebrates someone's world getting bigger.