The Share Chair

In this endearing wordless picture book, a child's simple act of kindness sparks the transformation of an empty lot into a vibrant place of community

After moving into a new apartment in a busy neighborhood, an observant child takes in the busyness around him and notices an elderly man with nowhere to rest on his daily walk. In a sweet moment of empathy, the boy takes his favorite chair outside and places it in front of an empty lot with an inviting sidewalk chalk note that says, "The Share Chair."

Kindness is contagious, and the child's act sets off a quiet chain reaction as other neighbors begin to make their own gestures of kindness and community. A transformation of the uninviting and unused lot begins: flowers are planted, murals are painted, friends play games and music. Connection blossoms as strangers become neighbors, the street becomes a community, and the child's new apartment becomes a home.

Expressive illustrations and recurring characters encourage readers to look closely and observe how small changes in the community can have a large impact.