What Do You Do With an Idea?
By Kobi Yamada
The Story
A child gets an idea — strange, exciting, and a little scary — and has to decide whether to protect it, ignore it, or give it room to grow.
Why It's Special
For the kid who blurts out big, strange, wonderful ideas and needs to hear that they're worth keeping.
- Big idea: Ideas are fragile things that need care and courage to survive — and the bigger they are, the braver you have to be to let them grow.
- Vibes: Quiet, thoughtful, and quietly triumphant — more a meditation than a story with twists.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on believing in their own ideas
- respond well to gentle, reflective storytelling
- like to talk through big feelings using metaphor
- enjoy books that double as conversation starters
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did the child in the story decide to do with their idea?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think it felt to carry around an idea that seemed too big or too strange?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had an idea you were afraid to share? What happened?
- Imagination: If your idea could grow like the one in this book, what do you think it would turn into?
- Big-picture thinking: Why do you think ideas need someone to take care of them?
