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Smile Shop - Paperback

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In this picture book, nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2021, award-winning artist Satoshi Kitamura delivers the powerful message that kindness is more important than money.

“This wonderful picture book is packed with beautifully observed illustrations, full of gentle humour and intricate detail, which reflect a multicultural, multi-ethnic town.” – BookTrust

Celebrate the power of a smile through this deceptively simple story set in a multi-ethnic market. A small boy is planning how to spend his first ever pocket money when disaster strikes and he's left with only one coin. His day seems to be ruined until he sees a Smile Shop. In a surprise ending, the world is put to rights and suddenly the whole world is smiling again!

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Hazel ★★★★★

My three-year-old asks for this every night, and I’ve memorized the cat’s grumpy expressions now. The artwork is so expressive, it really brings the kindness-over-money theme to life for little ones.

Joshua A. ★★★★★

The story’s gentle message about kindness over money really resonated with my child—we’ve had some great talks after reading it. The illustrations are quirky and full of detail, keeping little eyes glued to every page. A beautiful, meaningful addition to our bedtime rotation.

Owen D. ★★★★★

My kid was drawn to the bright, whimsical art on every page, and it sparked a great conversation about why kindness matters more than money. The story's message really stuck with them long after we finished reading.