Book Series · 17 Books

The Littles Books

In order from The Littles to The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving Guests.

The Littles series is a set of 17 chapter books by John Peterson, published between 1967 and 2004. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 80 pages.

The Littles
The Littles Take a Trip
The Littles to the Rescue
The Littles Have a Wedding
The Littles Give a Party
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Littles
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1967

The Littles

By John Peterson, Roberta Carter Clark (Illustrator)

Tiny family faces chaos when messy guests invade their hidden home.

80 pages· 7,230 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: In the walls of the Biggs' house, the Littles live a secret life. When the Biggs leave for vacation, a chaotic family moves in, bringing mice and cats into their world. Tom and Lucy, the smallest of the Littles, must navigate this new turmoil. Can they protect their home and restore order before it's too late? Discover the challenges and adventures that await in this classic tale of courage and cleverness.
In reading order

The Littles Series

17 books · Published 1967–2004

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The Littles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1967

Tiny family faces chaos when messy guests invade their hidden home.

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$474

The Littles Take a Trip

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1968

A young boy befriends a vampire and they plan a trip together to the countryside

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The Littles to the Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1968

A stormy journey leads to a missing family member. Can the Littles find Aunt Lily in time?

The Littles Have a Wedding

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1971

Tiny people race to prepare for a wedding by tomorrow.

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The Littles Give a Party

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Can the Littles cheer up Granny with a surprise party?

The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1975

Tiny siblings plan a Halloween prank, but a surprise guest changes everything.

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The Littles and the Trash Tinies

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1977

A tiny family braves a storm to deliver a message in Trash City. Will they make it back home safely?

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The Littles and the Big Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979

A storm threatens chaos as mysterious events unfold in the Biggs' house.

The Littles Go to School

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1983

Tiny siblings embark on unexpected school adventures from a gerbil cage.

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The Littles Go Exploring

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1984

A secret room, lost maps, and a vanished explorer. Can the Littles uncover Grandpa's fate?

The Littles and the Missing Cat

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1985

A missing cat leads to an unexpected adventure.

The Littles and the Lost Children

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1991

Two children seek a way out of Trash City to find their lost parents.

The Littles and the Terrible Tiny Kid

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

A city child disrupts a tiny family's quiet life.

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The Littles and Their Amazing New Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A crash landing reveals a hidden society with old-world secrets.

The Littles and the Scary Halloween

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Tom and Lucy's Halloween prank spirals into unexpected danger.

The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2003

Tiny people prepare for a Valentine's Day wedding inside the walls.

The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving Guests

Chapter Book · 2004

Can the Littles save Thanksgiving from a mouse invasion?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Littles series?

There are 17 books in the Littles series. It began with The Littles in 1967, and the newest book, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving Guests, was published in 2004.

What order should you read the Littles books in?

Start with The Littles and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #17.

What ages are the Littles books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Littles to life.

01

John Peterson

Author
02

John Lawrence Peterson

Author
03

Cheryl Mead

Author
04

Teddy Slater

Author
05

joel peterson

Author
06

Roberta Carter Clark

Illustrator
07

Roberta Cart Er Clarke

Illustrator
08

Jacqueline Rogers

Illustrator

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