In a world of “big things and small things,” Rylant and Shum train an emotionally generous eye on the latter for an audience that knows what it means to be small.... This unshowy and attentively proportioned book genuinely understands the company it keeps.
Description
Say hello to many cute, cuddly, very small pets in this adorable picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant.
In one happy neighborhood, there live many cute and cuddly pets of diminutive size. There are the parakeets, Zelda and Marty; rabbit parents Fluff and Puff with all their baby bunnies; two little mice named Tomato and Potato; and, last but not least, corgis Cookie, Biscuit, and Muffin!
Though each animal friend may be small, they’re sure to get a big aww out of readers of all ages with their infectious charm.
Pages40
Released2026
LanguageEnglish
PublisherBeach Lane Books
ISBN9781534449565
SellerSimon & Schuster
About the author(s)
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than one hundred books for young people, including beloved Henry and Mudge, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Oregon.
Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose books for young readers include Anzu the Great Kaiju, Little Seed, and Small Pets. Benson is also an animation supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Benson now lives in sunny southern California. Connect with him online at BensonShum.com.
Reviews
Veteran author Rylant offers a gentle celebration of the small animals that live in both our homes and our hearts.... A charming and accessible introduction to the joy and care involved in keeping small pets.
School Library Journal
This sweet book has something for everyone: a focus on cute animals, a lulling cadence ideal for bedtime, and plenty of allure for burgeoning readers.... A winsome tale.
Kirkus Reviews
