Lesedi's Little Light

By Bakang Tshegofatso Akoonyatse

When the brightest light fades, can a grandmother's song help one little girl shine again?

Lesedi's name means ""light""--and from the moment she was born, she filled her home with joy, laughter, and love. Growing up in a sun-drenched African village surrounded by her mother and grandmother, her world was warm, safe, and complete. But when her mother falls ill and passes away, Lesedi's light seems to go out. The storm clouds gather, and grief wraps around her like a heavy blanket.

This tender story offers comfort to young hearts navigating big feelings, making it perfect for fans of The Invisible String, The Goodbye Book, and The Memory Box.

In the quiet that follows loss, it's Lesedi's grandmother who gently guides her back toward hope. With patience, love, and the healing power of song--""This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine""--she shows Lesedi that even in sorrow, the light of love never truly goes out.

This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates emotional regulation, grief healing, and the unshakable strength of intergenerational love.

Ideal for families seeking grief books, therapy books for kids, and recordable books for grandchildren, Lesedi's Little Light highlights the power of community support and emotional resilience. Readers who appreciate books for emotional regulation kids and Christian gifts for kids will find this story a heartfelt addition to their collection.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1957810343
• ISBN13: 9781957810348
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Iskanchi Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4