The Small Choices Stories, Volume One: Stories about kindness, courage and the moments that matter

Every day is full of small choices.

A laugh you join-or don’t.
A shortcut you take-or avoid.
A message you send-or stop yourself from sending.

The Small Choices Stories: Volume One is a collection of eighteen emotionally rich stories for children ages 8-10, each focused on a quiet moment where a simple decision makes a meaningful difference.

Through relatable characters and everyday situations-at school, at home, online, and in the community-these stories explore kindness, courage, honesty, empathy, and integrity in a way that feels natural and never preachy.

Rather than telling children what to think or how to behave, the stories invite reflection. Each one ends with a short, gentle prompt:

• Small Choice - the decision at the heart of the story

• Tiny Takeaway - an emotional insight

• Ask Yourself - a question to encourage thoughtful discussion

Perfect for independent reading, family read-alouds, classrooms, and social-emotional learning conversations, The Small Choices Stories helps children notice their feelings, understand others, and see how small moments shape who they become.

Because big change often begins quietly.

These stories were written to honor the quiet moments in childhood-the ones that don’t always get noticed, but stay with us anyway. My hope is that they help children pause, reflect, and recognize their own quiet courage in everyday choices.