From there, the main character reaches out to others, and all of those actions have a ripple effect, sending positive waves across the world. One of the pages that particularly struck me was the one that shows the child poking out a brick in a wall to "start breaking down walls" (unpaged) rather than building up walls. Interestingly, it is the child who finds those answers and not some wise adult who imparts wisdom.
With illustrations created with ink, watercolor, gouache, and tea, the text shows a child pondering a question many have asked themselves before: How can I make a difference? This earnest question is followed by many examples of simple actions that can be taken. Many teachers and parents have come to rely on this creative team for inspiration and examples when searching for books about change and how one individual can make a difference in the wider world. This one is a 3.5 for me, and I certainly love its positive message. Includes a guided meditation and self-reflection activity. Here is a powerful call to action for young children, encouraging them to raise their voice, extend a hand, and take that one first step to starting something beautiful and moving toward a better world. All these actions start with “one” a first step, a first stroke of paint, a first musical note, and a first brick. On the first page, the main character asks a beautiful bird, “How do I make a difference?” They doubt their ability to make a difference because they are “so small.” However, when the bird gives them a seed, they realize that “beautiful things start with just One.” They can plant a seed and start a garden! They can also start a journey, paint a masterpiece, compose a melody, and break down walls. But beautiful things start with just one.” One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. “How do I make a difference? It seems like a tall order for one so small.
makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion.” ― School Library Journalĭiscover the power of activism in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love ! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator!
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