By Pimm Van Hest, Illustrated by Nynke Mare Talsma ( Clavis – 2023, Originally published in Dutch language, in Belgium and the Netherlands, 2019 )

Sammy wakes up with a big smile on his face.  When he pays his mother a compliment, he hits something special in motion.  HIs compliment rises, flutters on, and inspires everyone in its path.  Through his mother, his friend Moira, two teachers in love, and many others, it finally comes back to …guess who?  How a few loving words can change the whole world!  >>> Nynke Mare Talsma’s books in the SHI collection.

Saｍｍyは、心地よく笑顔で目覚めた。そして彼の部屋へやって来た母親に誉め言葉を発すると、何かの作用が働いたようだ。彼の誉め言葉は気持ちを高揚させ、心をときめかせ、そして伝わっていった総ての人を明るくさせた。彼の母親から友人のMoira,愛し合う二人の教師達、そして他にも大勢、、、結果として、誰に戻ってきたと思う？愛情のこもった細やかな言葉は、世界中を明るく変えてくれる。＞＞＞SHIコレクションにある、Nynke Mare Talsmaの作品。