The Little Stone Buddha (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316478403)

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling 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 Buddha shows 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, change everything.


Author: Grace Lin
ISBN-10: 0316478407
ISBN-13: 9780316478403
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2026
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Size: 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.38d