The Little Stone Buddha by Lin, Grace

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS!

★Publisher's Weekly ★The Horn Book ★School Library Journal ★Kirkus

A gorgeous picture book about a community coming together to build something beautiful, from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin.

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
Publisher: Alvina Ling Books
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.21h x 10.35w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9780316478403
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2026
School Library Journal 08/01/2026 pg. 69
Booklist 08/01/2026
Publishers Weekly 08/10/2026
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2026 pg. 55
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001

About the Author
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