Books by Jean Little

Known for the Jean Little's Memoirs series, Jean Little writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness.

Series

Jean Little's Memoirs

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird

Jean Little

Jeremy's summer takes a somber turn when his father is diagnosed with cancer. As he grapples with the inevitable, an unl

Ages 4–11

Once Upon a Golden Apple

Jean Little, Maggie De Vries

Join a father and his children on a picnic as they playfully remix classic fairy tales to create a brand new story that

Ages 4–11

Pippin the Christmas Pig

Jean Little

Pippin the pig feels small and unimportant compared to the other animals' grand Christmas stories. But when he performs

Ages 4–11

His Banner Over Me

Jean Little

Flora must navigate a new life in Canada after leaving Taiwan, caring for her brother while searching for her own sense

Ages 4–11

One to Grow On

Jean Little

Janie Chisholm's tall tales have her family doubting everything she says and leave her feeling unpopular. When she befri

Ages 4–11

Mine for Keeps

Jean Little

After years at a special school, nine-year-old Sally, who has cerebral palsy, moves home to live with her family and att

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

7 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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New Kids in Town Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens

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Blind

Rosie Rushton

Poppy

Kate Klise

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