Jacob's Little Giant

Jacob's Little Giant tells the story of Jacob, a young boy who struggles with feelings of inadequacy, being the youngest in his family and the smallest in his class. He longs to prove himself capable of grown-up tasks and to feel a sense of belonging. His opportunity arises when his father involves him in an exciting conservation experiment: raising giant Canada geese to save them from extinction. Jacob is given the crucial responsibility of feeding and protecting the geese, particularly the smallest and most vulnerable gosling. This heartwarming chapter book explores themes of self-confidence, responsibility, empathy, and the powerful bond between a child and an animal, as Jacob learns that even the smallest among us can make a giant difference.

Things never seem to go right for Jacob. He's the youngest in his family, so everyone treats him like a baby. And at school, he's the smallest kid in his class, the one who never gets picked for the baseball team. Sometimes he wonders if he'll ever be able to hit a home run or help with the grown-up chores around the farm. But then Jacob's father gets involved in an exciting experiment: raising giant Canada geese to help save them from extinction. And it's Jacob's job to take care of them, feeding them and protecting them from predators, even chasing away hunters. Most of all, Jacob worries about the smallest, frailest gosling. Will it grow like the others? Will it have the strength to fly south when the other birds migrate in fall? Only time --and Jacob's watchful care--will tell.