Littlest Mano at Bedtime - by Anita Dromey & Taranggana

About the Book

It's time for the goats to trek to the breezy seaside for their evening rest, but Littlest Mano wants to keep playing! Can Mama Goat keep him with the group?

Book Synopsis

The goats love to graze and play all day on the sunny hillside. But when it's time to trek to the cooler breezes of the seaside for their evening rest, Littlest Mano says he isn't tired of playing yet! How will Mama Goat keep Littlest Mano with the group so they can all settle down together for the night?

Review Quotes

"What a delightful story that captures the joyful nature and beautiful personalities of goats. Goats are one of God's greatest gifts to humanity, and stories like this open the hearts of children to an animal they will all hopefully come to know personally someday."

-Marc "The Goat Guy" Warnke, owner and entrepreneur, packgoats.com

". . . a picturesque journey with a small band of goats living peacefully together. Littlest Mano's personality, reflected beautifully in his thoughts and responses, becomes endearing as we see his change of heart. He moves from disregarding the prompts of others to considering their counsel and changing his attitude and behavior. As we follow the goat family's evening journey, we remember that it's okay to rest and be peaceful after a busy day."

-Barbara Culatta, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL; professor and Director Emerita, Systematic and Engaging Early Literacy Project, Brigham Young University

". . . Anita Dromey captures the age-old story of young ones' desire to delay bedtime as long as possible. Littlest Mano's mother's gentle approach to helping him make the transition from daytime activities to nighttime routine allows him the space to do so when ready. The consequences that arise from his delaying the goats' move to the lower meadow act as a teachable moment that young readers will find accessible. The artwork is calming and welcoming, drawing the reader into Mano's world. This book has the hallmarks of a nightly 'must read' that will help children transition to bedtime. A true delight."

-Matt Fairbank, principal consultant, Sageland Mediation and Facilitation Service, LLC; former Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties

"Every time I finish Littlest Mano's story, I am left with a feeling of peace thinking about the goats, their lives, their next moment, and then the next. In simplicity is elegance. Our lives are made of these moments, which form the fabric that makes us whole. Reading this book helps us better understand grace and acceptance. I predict you will return to the book often. Littlest Mano at Bedtime helps us understand what a feeling of oneness means, for ourselves and for others."

-Pawan Mehra, philanthropist

". . . a reminder of our responsibility to contribute to our community as best we can. Mistakes lead to learning, and growth comes from experience. Littlest Mano's story teaches us to listen to and learn from our elders, but to also embrace making our own path, and further, how a caring community can strengthen its members and lead us to appreciate our own natural environment. Anita's beautiful writing reinforces the importance of a secure and tolerant place to live and rest in fostering empathy, tolerance, and ultimately a high quality of life. . . ."

-Neil Bradshaw, mayor, City of Ketchum, Idaho

". . . a sweet story that will add to your collection of children's books. Lovely, bright illustrations bring Littlest Mano and his family to life with each page turned."

-Holly Mora, owner of Chapter One Books

". . . very soothing to read and contains a great lesson for all of us, to take a pause and enjoy the simpler things. Anita captured the essence of a tender moment between a gentle mother and her little goat, which a parent and child can share in, night by night and verse by verse. I think there definitely needs to be a second book."

-Mindy Meads, philanthropist and retired CEO of Land's End Company