Tiny Troubles: Nelli's Purpose

by Sophie Diao (Author) Sophie Diao (Illustrator)

Tiny Troubles: Nelli's Purpose
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Two small plants who have big troubles and even bigger questions will charm readers in this laugh-out-loud debut picture book by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am Golden, Sophie Diao. Perfect for fans of Goodnight Already! by Jory John and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith.

Meet best friends Nelli and Worthi.

Like all tiny succulents, Nelli and Worthi have VERY busy schedules--napping in the sun, sipping on water drops, and filling the days doing nothing.

But one morning, Nelli wonders: Is there more?

Have you ever heard of a purpose?

Hmm . . . Is it a baked potato?

That doesn't sound right.

So what is it?

Join two curious best friends as they embark on the ultimate adventure to answer big philosophical questions: What is purpose, and where can one find it?

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$19.99

Kirkus Reviews

[T]his comical, thought-provoking story will win hearts. 

Review quotes

Tiny Troubles is a day in the life of a place you've never been but will want to go back to all the time. I love these characters, I love this place, I love this book. — Jon Klassen, bestselling creator of I Want My Hat Back and The Skull

Inside every kid is a silly goose and an introspective, deeply serious goose. This book is for both geese. — Monica Arnaldo, bestselling creator of Mr. S

Tiny Troubles ponders the big questions we all have, and reminds us of the everyday wonders that make life worth living. Like baked potatoes. — Nell Cross Beckerman, author

Tiny Troubles offers an opportunity for parents and children to discuss an important but abstract concept— one's purpose in life! This book definitely starts deeper conversations in lighthearted and playful ways. — Cherry Mo, author-illustrator

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063214460
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
April 20, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
Library of Congress categories
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