All the Small Wonderful Things

By Kate Foster

"This book will appeal to readers who love dogs and want a story about how friendship often arrives unexpectedly--and a true friend will like you for you." --Booklist

Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic person, change can be terrifying. He is sure that having a friend by his side will help. But how can he make one? Alex devises a plan to impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin the cockapoo. This should be a walk in the park, right? If only. It turns out that finding a friend is harder than Alex thought--unless, maybe, friendship is about something more than popularity. This charming story, told through Alex's clear and honest voice, navigates relationships of all stripes between classmates, new neighbors, family, and, of course, a kid and his dog. After all, friendship isn't one-size-fits-all--maybe it's found in the small things where you least expect it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536242039
• ISBN13: 9781536242034
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7