One Light - by Christie Matheson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Mouse feels all alone one dark and dreary night. She wonders if anybody else feels lonely, too. She's not sure if a single person can make a difference, but she decides to try. Mouse lit one light...And the result is magical. One by one, others in the neighborhood follow Mouse's lead. With each new spark, the stormy night becomes less gloomy. This luminous story is a brilliant and tender call to action, encouraging readers to spread kindness and create change in the world - one light at a time"--

Book Synopsis

From Christie Matheson and Anuska Allepuz comes a radiant picture book with a powerful message: you're never too small to make a difference. Featuring dreamy artwork, this makes for a beautiful gift for kids or graduates!

Mouse feels all alone one dark and dreary night. She wonders if anybody else feels lonely, too. She's not sure if a single person can make a difference, but she decides to try.

Mouse lit one light...

And the result is magical. One by one, others in the neighborhood follow Mouse's lead. With each new spark, the stormy night becomes less gloomy. This luminous story is a brilliant and tender call to action, encouraging readers to spread kindness and create change in the world - one light at a time.

Review Quotes

"A lonely child shines a light in the darkness... young people will come to understand and appreciate the book's gentle metaphor." --Kirkus

"Matheson has taken a beautiful departure from her interactive preschool picture books to spin this circular narrative about the importance of tiny gestures, the infectiousness of small kindnesses, and the beauty of community. Allepuz's illustrations show skill in a wide range of materials (stencils, collage, ink, crayon, printmaking) and complement the story with stunningly saturated colors." --Booklist

"Matheson uses the phrase 'one light can make a difference' to bring life to a narrative of neighborhood fellowship... This picture book could be used in a winter story hour at the public and school libraries, emphasizing creative thinking and the value of community." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Christie Mathesonis the author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including Plant the Tiny Seed and Shelter. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

Anuska Allepuz grew up in Spain where she studied Fine Arts at the University of Salamanca and now lives in Cambridge, England. Some of her books include Little Green Donkey and The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtimeby Sean Taylor.