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Patricia McCormick is a former journalist and a two-time National Book Award finalist whose books include Cut, Sold, Never Fall Down, The Plot to Kill Hitler, the young readers edition of I Am Malala, and the award-winning picture book Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero. Patricia lives in New York, USA.Mevan Babakar is a social entrepreneur, writer, and poet. She was born in Kurdistan and is a former child refugee. Mevan serves as trustee for the UK for UNHCR, the UK arm of the UN refugee agency, and was selected as a 2023 European Obama Leader for her work in protecting democracy.Yas Imamura is the acclaimed artist of picture books such as Love in the Library by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, and The Very Oldest Pear Tree by Nancy I. Sanders. She currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon, USA.

"[An] absorbing, moving picture book" – The Guardian"A powerful story of resilience and hope" – Scope for Imagination blog"A beautifully heartwarming story of the power of kindness.” – My Shelves Are Full blog“I really, really loved this book. […] My Mummy and I talked about how one simple act of kindness can change a person’s life. I hope I can continue to be this kind when I am a grown up.” – Noah, age 6, Books Up North"This poignant tale reminds us of the life-changing impact of kindness, offering young readers an inspiring glimpse into the refugee experience and the healing power of human connection" – Inis magazine"This moving story is definitely one of 2025's essential picture books… It truly shows the power of kindness and will generate such rich conversations in the classroom or in homes whilst reading. With beautiful illustrations too, this is a book you must read!” – Tom Griffiths, Check 'Em Out Books"[A] very special book to share and one that… primary schools should add to their library shelves." – World's Smallest Library