The Little Stone Buddha

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.

Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of over thirty books, including A 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: September 15, 2026
  
• Pages: 40
  
• Language: English
  
• Type: Hardcover
  
• EAN/UPC: 9780316478403
  
• Dimensions: 10.3 X 10.3 X 0.4 inches | 0.0 pounds
  
• BISAC Categories: Kids