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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

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

#1
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$474

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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$379

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?

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$379

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?

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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.

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