Little by Little
A Story of Grief
$52.88
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2026
Summary
A beautiful, lyrical story about loss and growth and how grief can become a comforting friend.
After a little girl loses someone she loves, a new friend appears: Grief. At first, Grief is not who the little girl wants as her shadow. But then Grief journeys with her, sailing through stormy seas … and lights the way on an unfamiliar shore. Grief encourages her to do what she needs to: cry and shout … or sit in silence. Through it all, her new friend stays with her. And helps her remembe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593693483 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593693485 |
| Author: | Jenny Torres Sanchez, Andy Chou Musser |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Philomel Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 241mm x 286mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
Critics Review
Praise for Little by Little:
“Torres Sanchez frames grief as a helpful friend instead of something heavy … Paired with Musser’s gradually brightening illustrations, the narrative makes clear that hope is always on the horizon. A strong option to help the very young navigate grief.” —Kirkus Reviews
Jenny Torres Sanchez
Jenny Torres Sanchez is a full-time writer and former English teacher. She is the author of several young adult novels, including the Pura Belpre Honor book We Are Not from Here, described by the New York Times as “a novel precisely for this moment.” Jenny has also contributed to several short story and essay anthologies. Her debut picture book, With Lots of Love, was a Jumpstart Read for the Record selection. She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband and children.
Andy Chou Musser (he/him) is the author-illustrator of A Home Under the Stars, co-creator of Papilio with Ben Clanton and Corey R. Tabor, and co-creator of two series: Science Explorers with Amy Seto Forrester and Ploof with Ben Clanton. Andy lives in Seattle with his wife and family (including two gray cats). He proudly identifies as mixed-raced Chinese American.
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