When Sweet Things Grow Big: A little story about habit monster

Description

It begins with something so small that no one notices. One extra chocolate. One more excuse. One more distraction. Then, quietly, it grows. In When Sweet Things Grow Big, Mishika meets a friendly green monster that seems to appear whenever she chooses what feels good in the moment over what truly matters. At first, the monster is easy to ignore. But as it grows, so do the habits that quietly take over her days. This gentle, beautifully illustrated story helps children recognize how everyday choices shape their lives—without fear, guilt, or lectures. Instead, it invites families to notice, reflect, and begin conversations about habits, self-awareness, and change. Because the biggest monsters are often the ones we don’t notice growing.