by Jo Witek; illus. Christine Roussey | Explore by Age Range:2–6 | Explore by Need:Emotional Development, Social Skills
This gentle, interactive book helps young children notice how emotions move between people — beginning with something as simple as a smile. As one child reflects on the different smiles she shares throughout her day, readers are invited to observe how small expressions can offer comfort, connection, and care.
With its tactile design and warm illustrations, the book supports early emotional awareness while reinforcing that kindness often shows up in quiet, everyday ways.
Why we love it:
😊 Builds awareness of how emotions are shared
🤝 Encourages empathy and social connection
🎨 Interactive elements support engagement and repeated reading
