The Girl Who Saved One (Paperback or Softback)

Can one small act of kindness really change the world?

She couldn’t help everyone. The problem felt too big, the need too great. But she could help one. And that made all the difference.

The Girl Who Saved One is a moving picture book about the extraordinary power of compassion. It teaches children that you don’t have to save the whole world — you just have to care enough to start.

Written for children in K–6 grades, this beautifully illustrated story brings social-emotional learning to life through a narrative that inspires empathy, kindness, and the courage to act. Aligned with CASEL competencies, it’s a meaningful addition to any home bookshelf, classroom library, or counselor’s collection.

Perfect for:
• Character education and kindness curriculum in elementary schools
• Morning meeting read-alouds and discussion starters
• Parents teaching children about empathy and helping others
• Community service and volunteering lesson plans

From the Little Guiding Light Books series — picture books that give children the emotional tools to navigate life’s biggest moments.

Because even the smallest act of compassion can change someone’s whole world.

Danny Baideme is a mother, author, and illustrator from Lakeville, Minnesota. She founded The Little Guiding Light Books LLC to create social-emotional learning picture books that give children the words and tools to face life's biggest moments. Her debut series launches with two titles-"If You're Scared, Then Do It Scared" and "The Girl Who Saved One"-both designed for children in K-6 grades. Danny's mission is to help kids understand that courage is not the absence of fear, and that even the smallest act of compassion can change the world.