Little Rebels - by Yuyi Morales (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Three young rebels build bonds of trust with one another and themselves, which are tested when they find their river dried up and an animal friend injured"--

Book Synopsis

Do you know a little rebel? Do you want to be a rebel, too? A powerful new picture book from Caldecott Honoree Yuyi Morales, creator of Dreamers and Bright Star.

A New York Times-NYPL Best Illustrated Children's Book!

Little rebels have a way of finding each other. When these three youngsters come together while playing outside, they feel the pull--these are their people.

Little rebels ask questions. They use language to shape the world, and when no words are right, they make up new ones. They imagine, trust their intuition, and aren't ashamed to change their minds.

Playing together in good times leads to working together through trouble. When the local lagoon dries up and a bird friend is trapped in the dry bed, the little rebels call on ancestors to show them what to do. Nobody gets left behind.

Caldecott Honoree and six-time Pura Belpré Medalist Yuyi Morales, creator of Dreamers, Viva Frida, and Bright Star, draws on Mexican folklore in this much-anticipated new offering. Little Rebels is as bold and spirited as the young trailblazers it chronicles. Find it also in Spanish as Peques rebeldes.

A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year

Review Quotes

Morales's powerful mixed-media illustrations combine elements of Mexican folklore, photography, painting, embroidery and collage to create an atmosphere of layered colors and textures that feels both grounded and magical.
--The New York Times

Multimedia illustrations both playful and serious depict a lush natural world, showcasing animals and plants alongside the children throughout an engaging, emotionally-secure-feeling telling that offers a powerful message.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Morales wistfully invites readers to consider their relationship with nature, encouraging self-reflection and creativity in equal measure.
--Kirkus Reviews

An encouraging eco-fable, a passionate entreaty to embrace individuality, a psalm to the spirit of community, and more, the book is accompanied by marvelous mixed-media illustrations of unusual proportions and intriguing detail. . . . An incredibly creative commentary, sure to expand and inspire young minds.
--Booklist

A dreamy yet powerful tale. . . .sparks creativity and inspiration on every page. A great choice for an Earth Day story time, this book is applicable all year round. Readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and strong message Morales ­delivers.
--School Library Journal

About the Author

Yuyi Morales was born in Xalapa, Mexico, where she currently resides. She is a Caldecott Honoree and a repeated winner of the prestigious Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration, among other honors. Her titles include Dreamers (A New York Times bestseller), Niño Wrestles the World, Viva Frida, and Bright Star. She lived for many years in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she still maintains close connections.