Little Red

"Very small motor enthusiasts are the ones to relish Will Hillenbrand's sweet Yuletide story." --The Wall Street Journal

"A warm Christmas read and a reminder of the best gifts: friendship, kindness, helpfulness, and cooperation." --Kirkus Reviews

"A fun story that introduces vocabulary and colors, packaged in a holiday adventure." --School Library Journal

"A visually appealing picture book that's fun for reading aloud." --Booklist

"There are so many details to love, from the text's patterned repetition to the unique personality-filled vehicles to the color-coded speech bubbles and sound effects." --Horn Book

For fans of Katy and the Big Snow, meet everyone's hero, Little Red--a pick-up truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold. He's determined to help his many vehicle friends in this winter holiday offering that includes foil on the cover!

The annual tree-lighting is one of the most beloved nights of the year. But a snowstorm has blanketed the streets and made it difficult for the community to get around.

Enter Little Red! A cute-as-a-button pickup truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold. Little Red will stop at nothing to help his neighbors--the show must go on!

Author: Will Hillenbrand
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Published: 10/10/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316333627
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/28/2023
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2023
Booklist 10/15/2023 pg. 57
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2023 pg. 15
School Library Journal 12/22/2023 pg. 1

About the Author

Will Hillenbrand is the creator of Little Red--which The Wall Street Journal called "a sweet yuletide story" and School Library Journal hailed as "a fun story that introduces vocabulary and colors, packaged in a holiday adventure"--as well as Snowman's Story, Down by the Station, and The Voice in the Hollow. He has also illustrated many beloved picture books, including The Biggest, Best Snowman and Snow Friends, both by Margery Cuyler. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.