Little Rebels
Little Rebels by Yuyi Morales is a vibrant picture book published by Holiday House, Incorporated in 2025. This 40-page edition, presented in English, explores the theme of young individuals who embrace their identities as “little rebels.” Through the narrative, readers are introduced to three children who discover their connection while playing outside, highlighting their inquisitive nature and ability to create their own language when words fail them.
In this engaging story, the little rebels not only enjoy their time together but also unite to face challenges, such as rescuing a bird trapped in a drying lagoon. Drawing on elements of Mexican folklore, Morales emphasizes the importance of community and support, ensuring that no one is left behind. This book is a celebration of creativity, intuition, and collaboration, making it a valuable addition to children’s literature that encourages exploration of geography and cultures.
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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.
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.
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