The Little Stone Buddha

From award-winning andNew York Timesbestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin comes a gorgeous picture book about a community coming together to build something beautiful.

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 Buddhashows 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, changeeverything.

Grace Linis the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of over thirty books, includingA Big Mooncake for Little Star(a Caldecott Honor);A Big Bed for Little Snow;Where the Mountain Meets the Moon(a Newbery Honor); Chinese Menu; The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon;The Year of the Dog; and the Ling & Ting series. Grace lives in Massachusetts and invites you to connect with her at gracelin.com

• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Publish Date: October 6, 2026
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780316478403
• Dimensions: 10.3 X 10.3 X 0.4 inches | 0.98 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids