The Little Things (That Make Life So Big)

Identify the little things we can do each day for a more fulfilled life using this interactive picture book brimming with encouraging reminders and tiny illustrations—complete with a magentic magnifying glass on the inside cover.

The Little Things is a delightfully illustrated guide from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kobi Yamada and Charles Santoso that highlights the transformative power of simple actions and simple joys to help you embrace “small wonders” every day.

Complete with a magnifying glass embedded with a strong magnet in the inner front cover, readers can zoom in on the tiny, intricate details of Santoso’s miniature drawings, which follow an adorable yeti setting out on adventures, making friends, being curious, and making every moment count. Yamada’s inspiring words offer easy ways to add similar sparks of excitement and fulfillment to our lives, with ideas such as:

• Starting every day with a grateful heart. / Recognizing what you already have.

• Looking for goodness everywhere. / Knowing that at any given moment there are endless things to love.

Adults and children alike will delight in the whimsical act of searching for surprises on every page. As you magnify the little things in this book, you’ll see how you can magnify all the little things in your life—and perhaps find that they are not so little after all.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs