The Best Tiny People Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1952

The Borrowers

By Mary Norton, Diana Stanley (Illustrator), Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Borrowers series

A young girl discovers a hidden world of tiny people living in the walls of her family's old house.

Carnegie Medal for Writing (1952)

180 pages· 35,120 words· Est. 5 hour read

6.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 102,630 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: The Clock family, tiny people living under a manor's floor, face a crisis when Pod is seen by a human boy. As their secret world teeters on exposure, they must decide whether to flee or fight to preserve their hidden life. Can Arrietty and her family outsmart the humans and remain unseen, or will their miniature existence be forever changed?

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$1597

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

Toby and the Secrets of the Tree

By Timothée de Fombelle, Sarah Ardizzone (Translator), François Place (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Tobie Lolness series

A tiny boy returns to save his tree world from a tyrant who was once his friend.

414 pages· 80,464 words· Est. 9 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 3,426 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Toby's world is under greater threat than ever. A giant crater has been dug into the heart of the Tree, moss and lichen are spreading through its branches, and one tyrant controls it all: Leo Blue, once Toby's best friend, who holds the girl Toby loves prisoner. Toby must find a way to save the Tree and reunite the people he has lost. Translated from the French.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

Toby Alone

By Timothée de Fombelle, Sarah Ardizzone (Translator), François Place (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Tobie Lolness series

A tiny boy hunted by his own people guards his father's secret about their tree world.

384 pages· 77,407 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 5,759 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Toby Lolness is only a millimeter and a half tall, and he is the most wanted person in the great oak Tree. His father discovered that the Tree is alive and refused to share the secret with greedy developers who would exploit it, so the family was imprisoned. Now Toby is on the run, alone, hiding from his own people and trying to save his parents and his world. Translated from the French.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1955

The Borrowers Afield

By Mary Norton, Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The Borrowers series

Tiny family must adapt to life in a boot.

215 pages· 44,591 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 13,135 ratings

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Summary: Pod, Homily, and Arrietty, a family of tiny borrowers, are forced to leave their comfortable home in the big house. Now, they must navigate the challenges of living in a boot, facing new dangers and unexpected adventures. Can they find a way to thrive in their new world, or will the perils of their new environment prove too great? Discover the resilience and ingenuity of this miniature family as they embark on a journey of survival and discovery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1959

The Borrowers Afloat

By Mary Norton, Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the The Borrowers series

Tiny travelers face floods and unexpected homes in their quest for safety.

191 pages· 35,527 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 8,111 ratings

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Summary: The Borrowers, a family of tiny people, are uprooted once more. Their journey takes them down a drain, into a teakettle, and through a flood. Can they find a safe haven amidst chaos? As they navigate these challenges, their resilience is tested. Will they discover a new place to call home, or will the world prove too vast and unpredictable for their small stature? Adventure and uncertainty await in this captivating sequel.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1961

The Borrowers Aloft

By Mary Norton, Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the The Borrowers series

Tiny people face captivity in a mysterious attic.

224 pages· 35,187 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 877 ratings

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Summary: In a world where tiny people live hidden among us, the Clock family is kidnapped and trapped in an attic. As they navigate their new prison, will they find a way to escape and return to their hidden life? Discover the thrilling adventures of Pod, Homily, and Arrietty as they confront dangers and uncover secrets in their quest for freedom.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979

The Littles and the Big Storm

By John Peterson, John Lawrence Peterson, Roberta Carter Clark (Illustrator), Roberta Cart Er Clarke (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the The Littles series

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

80 pages· 8,611 words· Est. 1 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 430 ratings

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Summary: As a storm looms, the Littles face a daunting task: protect the Biggs' house. But eerie noises and vanishing items hint at a deeper mystery. With the basement flooding, can they restore order before disaster strikes? Dive into a tale of suspense and tiny heroes.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1983

The Littles Go to School

By John Peterson · Book #11 in the The Littles series

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

80 pages· 7,933 words· Est. 53 min read

3.8 Goodreads · 646 ratings

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Summary: Tom and Lucy find themselves on an unexpected journey when they're taken to school in a gerbil cage. As they navigate the classroom's hidden corners, they discover a world of chalkboards, textbooks, and dormitories within the walls. Will their mischievous curiosity lead to new friendships or unforeseen trouble? Dive into their miniature adventures and see how they adapt to life among the 'big kids' of Big Valley. What secrets will they uncover in this oversized world?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1986

The Teeny Tiny Woman

By Jane O'Connor, R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

A tiny ghost demands the return of its bone from a tiny woman.

32 pages· 311 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

3.8 Goodreads · 223 ratings

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Summary: A tiny woman stumbles upon a bone in a grave and takes it home. But her peace is shattered when a tiny ghost appears, demanding its bone back. Will she return it, or face the ghost's wrath? Discover the eerie twists in this retelling of a classic folktale.

The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1975

The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare

By John Lawrence Peterson, Roberta Carter Clark (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the The Littles series

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

80 pages· 9,780 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 304 ratings

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Summary: Tom and Lucy Little are set to spook their family this Halloween. But when Uncle Nick arrives with a mysterious White House mouse, chaos ensues. Can the Littles outwit the unexpected guest and pull off the ultimate prank? Discover the hilarity and surprises that await in their tiny world.

The Best Tiny People Books for Kids

Our 10 Favorite Books About Tiny People

The Borrowers

Toby and the Secrets of the Tree

Toby Alone

The Borrowers Afield

The Borrowers Afloat

The Borrowers Aloft

The Littles and the Big Storm

The Littles Go to School

The Teeny Tiny Woman

The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare

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