Small Acts

From acclaimed authors Kate Foster and Kate Gordon, a special story about being kind to others... and yourself.

There are people everywhere who need help, who might seem okay on the outside but aren’t on the inside. People whose whole entire day can be changed ...

Josh wants a friend but he doesn’t know how to find somewhere to belong …

Ollie wants to express herself but doesn’t want to be noticed …

Small Acts introduces two kids with great hearts who know that helping others can start with one small act of kindness. Josh has a plan to start with just that. So does Ollie. What Josh and Ollie don’t know yet is that they need each other to make their plans work.

Nominated for CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers 2025 (Australia)

The two Kates have collaborated to create an inspiring and optimistic, yet simple story, explaining how to learn what acts of kindness are; their value to those who receive, and equally, if not more, to those who offer them...Readers also learn about the thoughts, feelings and emotions of autistic children, which is one of the Kates' frequent references in their writings. Kids Book Review
Despite dealing with serious themes, Small Acts is an uplifting and inspirational book. It highlights the positive impact that small, seemingly insignificant actions can have on people’s lives. This message is both heart-warming and motivating, reminding readers of the power of kindness and the difference one person can make. Better Reading
...a valuable and uplifting look at the world through the eyes of autistic children. Susan Barnes, writer
This is a fabulous and sweet book about friendship, caring about people in different ways, autism and small acts of kindness. Enough to inspire you to small acts of kindness yourself. Laurie Bell

Kate Foster is a children's author writing about friends, family, and dogs. Originally from a small town in the south east of England, she now lives on the stunning Gold Coast in Australia with her family and second-hand dogs. She is passionate about encouraging and teaching a wider understanding of autism and mental illness via positive approach and representation.

Kate Gordon grew up in a very bookish house, in a small town by the sea in Tasmania. After studying performing arts and realising she was a terrible actor, Kate decided to become a librarian. She never stopped writing and, in 2009, she applied for and won a Varuna fellowship, which led to all sorts of lovely writer things happening. Kate's first book, Three Things About Daisy Blue, was published in 2010. Her most recent publications are the middle-grade novels in the "Direleafe Hall" series, and Aster’s Good, Right Things, which won the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers.

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