Smile

During a rainy morning in the city when everybody is in a rush, a child sees something unexpected—a smile! Once he catches it, he can’t stop sharing it. The smile moves from person to person through the city—and maybe around the whole world. 

Publisher: ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers​​​​​​​
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The Original Art Selection 46, SОI 2026

Modern urban childhood story illustration exploring kids' emotions, values, artwork by Maya Shleifer
Modern urban childhood story illustration by Maya Shleifer, exploring kids' emotions on a rainy day in New York. A textured scene showing street traffic, hurried people, and deep feelings.
Modern urban childhood story illustration by Maya Shleifer, exploring kids' emotions on a rainy day in New York. A textured scene showing undeground scenes, hurried people, and deep feelings.
Vibrant and uplifting children's book illustration by Maya Shleifer showing a sunny city street. Golden light streams, flying birds, yellow taxi, and joyful people celebrating positive emotions and city life.
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