This Small Blue Dot

This Small Blue Dot is a touching, beautifully illustrated picture book that offers a child's-eye view of life, the planet, and what it means to belong. Written and illustrated by CBCA Award winner Zeno Sworder, the story follows a curious young girl exploring both the wonders of the world and the wisdom passed down from her multicultural family. With humour, sensitivity and imagination, she reflects on everything from desserts and dreams to broccoli and the environment. Rich pencil and crayon illustrations evoke a heartfelt sense of childhood, connection and wonder. Drawing from the author's own family history and cultural roots, this book celebrates intergenerational love, identity, and the power of storytelling. A meaningful gift for new parents or anyone reflecting on life's big (and small) questions, This Small Blue Dot is a lyrical, visual celebration of life on our shared planet.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages discussion of cultural identity and diversity.
• Builds emotional literacy through reflective storytelling.
• Supports environmental awareness and global citizenship.
• Stimulates imagination through metaphor-rich language and visuals.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a œblue dot collage showing things students love about Earth.
• Reflect on and write about something learned from a grandparent or elder.
• Explore multicultural foods mentioned in the book.
• Use illustrations to inspire creative drawing or crayon art.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children 4+ years
• Measurements: 21.8 x 28.6 cm
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 32
• Safety: Child-safe, durable binding; suitable for home and classroom use