One smile can make a difference.
Belle wakes up in a grumpy mood—and before long, her frown follows her from home to school. Her mother feels discouraged, the mail carrier loses his cheerful spirit, and even Belle’s classroom becomes gloomy.
Then Belle remembers her mother’s gentle advice: difficult feelings are normal, but we can choose how we treat others.
Belle begins with one small smile. That smile brightens her mother’s morning, lifts the mail carrier’s spirits, welcomes a classmate, and starts a chain of kindness throughout her community. As one thoughtful choice leads to another, Belle discovers that even a child can help make the world a happier place.
Filled with colorful illustrations, relatable emotions, and an encouraging message, A Smile Can Change the World helps children learn about:
• Recognizing and managing difficult feelings
• Understanding how attitudes affect others
• Choosing kindness even on challenging days
• Including, encouraging, and helping others
• Believing that one person can make a difference
Co-written by Dr. Mike Cunningham and his wife, Sharon (whose mother told her this story as a child), this heartwarming story was inspired by a lesson Sharon’s mother taught her when she was a little girl—a lesson she now shares with a new generation.
Perfect for children ages 5–8, families, classrooms, counselors, and anyone who wants to encourage kindness, emotional growth, and positive choices.
Sometimes changing the world begins with one small smile.