Every Little Letter

Written by Deborah Underwood · Illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz

A tiny letter's greeting sparks a friendship that challenges walls and unites communities.

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40 pages· 348 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

In a city of letters surrounded by walls, little h discovers a hole revealing little i on the other side. Their simple greeting, "hi," defies the barriers set by the big H's. As the walls close in, these small letters, joined by twenty-four friends, show that even the smallest acts of friendship can inspire monumental change. Can they break down the walls with their words and unite their divided world? Every Little Letter is a heartwarming tale of connection, courage, and the power of words to bring communities together.

From the publisher

For fans of The Word Collector and Be Kind comes a story of words, walls, and widening your world, by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood

Small h has always lived with the other H’s in a city surrounded by walls that keep them safe. At least, that’s what the big H’s say. But one day, a hole in the wall reveals someone new on the other side. When little h and little i meet, they make a small word with big meaning: “hi!” The other H’s find out, though. They fill the hole. But it won’t be enough to keep these little letters apart–or twenty-four of their newest friends. Every Little Letter shows how even the smallest among us can make a big impact, and how a single act of friendship can inspire whole communities to come together. How do you tear down walls? With words, at first. Then brick by brick.

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