Smile

Smile is a gentle and heartwarming picture book that celebrates the social and emotional journey young children take as they enter the world of early learning. For many, this journey starts with a small but powerful moment: a reassuring smile from a teacher, or a friendly grin from a child inviting them to play.

Through simple, poetic language and warm illustrations, Smile captures the everyday moments that shape a child’s development between the ages of three and five. It lovingly explores key milestones like making friends, sharing, trying new things, building resilience, and learning to express feelings.

Inspired by the principles of Being, Belonging, and Becoming from the Early Years Learning Framework, this story highlights how a sense of connection can help children grow with confidence and joy. A smile may seem small—but in the life of a child, it can be the start of something big.

Smile was commissioned for Goodstart Early Learning to commemorate their 10^th birthday. This book is not available for sale.