Every day after that, when Maya would come into the classroom, I would look away, never returning her smile.

Every little act makes the world a better place. Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Whenever she tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Finally, Maya stops coming to school entirely. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson on the way even the smallest things we do can change the world, Chloe is stung by her missed chance at making a friend and reflects on just how much better it would've been had she shown Maya kindness. With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking illustrations, this book will live on in readers' minds long after they've set it down.