The Little Guys
We are the Little Guys.
Yes, we are small. But there are a lot of us.
Together we are strong, and we can get all we need.
The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty.
As they head off to find breakfast, they can conquer anything through teamwork—cross deep waters, dig through obstacles, and climb the tallest trees. Nothing can stop them!
But as they begin to amass more than they need, the creatures in the forest ponder—what happens when no one can stop the Little Guys?
This slyly funny and rambunctious read-aloud explores how strength in numbers only works when the whole community unites together.
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019
A 2019 Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2019 Book
“What a fantastic message: not just teamwork, but actual community.” —New York Times
“[A] pointed exploration of the notion that collective action just becomes mob rule without a moral foundation.” —Booklist, starred review
“ There are several messages here: little ones can achieve a lot, much can be accomplished through teamwork, and, most important, a community is bolstered through sharing and kindness . . . A terrific and engaging read-aloud for early elementary students, and a great discussion starter.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Brosgol introduces an unexpected idea and adds a clever, collaborative resolution . . . Expertly paced and very funny.” —Publishers Weekly
“With its action-filled double-page spreads . . . expert comedic timing; and the oddly endearing Little Guys, the story is well suited for read-alouds.” —Horn Book, starred review
“Brisk and clever . . . Oddly charming.” —Kirkus Reviews
“There’s a lesson for listeners that being little and adorable and resourceful doesn’t give you carte blanche to rule the world, but it’s okay if the audience is giggling too hard to catch it.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
