{"product_id":"the-little-things-a-story-about-acts-of-kindness-9781419742262","title":"The Little Things: A Story about Acts of Kindness","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne girl's simple act of kindness causes ripples in her community in \u003ci\u003eThe Little Things\u003c\/i\u003e, a witty, heartwarming story about paying it forward.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Full of humor, heart, and proof of the generosity that we all have inside of us, author Christian Trimmer and illustrator Kaylani Juanita's story is a welcome reminder: It's the little things that make a big difference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"With its fun illustrations, this story may inspire young readers to try a little kindness.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian Trimmer\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book editor and writer, whose books include \u003ci\u003eTeddy's Favorite Toy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSnow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies\u003c\/i\u003e. He strives to perform at least one act of kindness every day. He lives in Hillsdale, New York, with his husband. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaylani Juanita\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator based in Fairfield, California. She's the proud owner of a dog named Biko, who is sweet and brown like the Filipino rice cake. Some of her clients include Chronicle Books, Tilbury House, \u003ci\u003eVirginia Quarterly Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lee \u0026amp; Low Books. Juanita's artist mission is to support the stories of the underrepresented while creating new ways for people to imagine themselves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718000021778,"sku":"9781419742262","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_48303a1d-689b-492f-b35c-2083d801f9e5.jpg?v=1734631851","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-things-a-story-about-acts-of-kindness-9781419742262","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}