Lift
By Minh Lê
The Story
A girl who loves pushing elevator buttons feels put out when her little brother wants a turn — until a mysterious old button appears and opens up whole worlds to explore.
Why It's Special
For the kid who guards their favorite routines fiercely, this is the story of what happens when sharing turns out to unlock something bigger than going it alone.
- Big idea: The best discoveries get better when you let someone else in on them.
- Vibes: Wondrous, comic-panel energy with a quiet emotional undertow.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on sharing with a younger sibling
- love stories with a hidden magical twist
- respond well to comic-style panels and visual storytelling
- enjoy imagining secret worlds hidden in ordinary places
Ask Your Little Reader
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Iris felt when she had to share the elevator buttons with her little brother?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think Iris found when she pressed the mysterious new button?
- Real-life connection: Has there ever been something you loved doing alone that got better once you shared it?
- Imagination: If you found a button that opened up a whole new world, where would you want it to take you?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think Iris changed her mind about letting her brother tag along?












