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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · April 1, 2025
The Littlest Drop
A tiny hummingbird faces a fire, proving even the smallest can make a difference.
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Brian Pinkney
Biography
Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous acclaimed books for children, including Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song; On the Ball; The Faithful Friend; Duke Ellington; and In the Time of the Drums. His many awards include two Caldecott Honors, a Coretta Scott King Illustration Award, four Coretta Scott King Illustration Honors, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Brian lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Andrea Davis Pinkney. Visit him at BrianPinkney.net.
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6
Authored
28
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11
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Picture books
14
Chapter books
9
Board books
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Publication timeline from 1992 to 2025.
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Book type breakdown: 14 picture books, 9 chapter books, 5 board books.
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Join a family meal and celebrate rhythm and movement with a joyful baby boy.
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