Little Rebels
By Yuyi Morales
The Story
Three young rebels find each other while playing outside, and when a local lagoon dries up and traps a bird friend, they call on their ancestors to help.
Why It's Special
For the kid who asks a hundred questions a day and invents new words when the old ones won't do, this book says that spirit is worth celebrating.
- Big idea: Curiosity and imagination aren't just personality traits — they're tools for building community and taking care of each other.
- Vibes: Bold, spirited, and rooted in ancestry — playful energy that turns serious when it matters.
Perfect For Kids Who
- like to ask lots of questions
- enjoy making up their own words and games
- are working on working together to help someone in trouble
- respond well to stories that connect them to family and ancestry
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the little rebels asked their ancestors to help them do when the lagoon dried up?
- Imagination: Have you ever made up a new word because the right one didn't exist yet?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the bird felt when it got trapped in the dry lagoon bed?
- Real-life connection: Who are the people that feel like 'your people' when you play together?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the little rebels felt pulled toward each other when they met outside?
