Book #2 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1962
Little Runner of the Longhouse
By Betty Baker, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
A clever boy devises a trick to join the big boys' games.
64 pages· 970 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
Summary: Little Runner, an eager Iroquois boy, yearns to join the older boys in their New Year's games, donning old clothes and masks. His mother insists he's too young, but Little Runner hatches a clever plan involving his younger brother and a sweet trade. Will his trick succeed, or will he learn a lesson about growing up too fast? Discover the playful mischief and cultural traditions in this charming tale.









