High above the world, in a land we cannot see, little souls prepare for who they will become. All but one.
Little One is the smallest soul of all - and the only one without a plan. While others leave for their destined homes, she dances beneath the Moon, trusting that her family will find her when the time is right. Her Father is the Sea, travelling the world to create the perfect place, while her Mother is the Moon, watching over her from above.
A gentle, poetic story of patience, belonging, and love, Little One reminds readers that even the smallest light can guide the way home.
Ideal reader: Primarily ages 4–8 (picture book/lyrical narrative), but also suitable for ages 3–4 as a read-aloud bedtime story, and ages 7–8 for independent or shared reading, especially for children drawn to poetic language.
Little One - ebook
Rachel King Smith is the debut author of Little One, a heartfelt children’s book born from an idea and a series of poems. Through gentle verse, she shares a powerful message: that even those who feel small or unsure can have the greatest impact simply by being themselves.
Rachel grew up on a farm, surrounded by open skies and wide horizons - a beginning that shaped her deep love of land, animals, and quiet reflection. In adulthood, life eventually led her to Cairns, where she has now lived for almost seventeen years.
By day, she works in the legal field, but her true joy lies in creativity, painting, and country life.
Rachel lives with her husband, Brendan, and son, Asher, on an acre of land where they are beginning to create their own small property - a return to the rural life Rachel cherishes. Their home is shared with two dogs, King and Kia, and three beloved cats, including ragdoll siblings Summer and Winter, and Bunny, a rescued tabby.