Books published by publisher Little Bigfoot

In 1985, Libby Riddles made history by becoming the first woman to win the 1,100-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. This brand-new edition of Riddles's timeless adventure story is complete with updated narrative details, sidebars on all aspects of the race, photographs, and all-new illustrations by beloved illustrator Shannon Cartwright. An inspiration to children and adults everywhere, this is a compelling first-hand account of the arctic storms, freezing temperatures, loyal sled dogs, and utter determination that defined Riddles's Iditarod victory.

An inspiring journal filled with girl power to help preteen girls understand themselves, express their creativity, and unlock their feelings, hopes, and dreams. Much more than a journal, This Is Me contains thoughtful questions, useful advice, quotes, musings, and positive, encouraging ideas from author Julie Metzger, a respected nurse, lecturer, and authority on preadolescent girls. Beautifully illustrated and designed to appeal to girls who are in the tender time between childhood and adolescence—years marked by complex and dramatic physical and emotional changes. This journal will help guide, reassure, inspire and comfort young girls ages 10 and up as they embark on a new leg of their growing-up journey.

Selected as a Children's Poet Laureate Monthly Book Pick, Sea Star Wishes captures the varied and colorful world of our beautiful coastal shores. Discover the wonders of the sea and enjoy a day at the beach in playful and imaginative poetry and illustrations.In these coastal poems for kids, children meet sea lions, starfish, jellyfish, and other animals in the ocean, and dream about sandcastles and other beach activities. This fun, lyrical children's poetry collection by award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode features lively illustrations by Washington State Book Award recipient Erik Brooks. Sea Star WishesDo sea stars make wisheson stars of the nightand dream that they mightbe as shiny and bright?And if they make wishesperhaps it could bethat fishes make wisheson stars of the sea.

In Larry the adorable pooch's latest adventure, he goes on vacation with Pete and his family to Minneapolis/St. Paul. As usual, in hot pursuit of a tempting treat, he gets separated from his family and frantically tries to find them again. Along the way he discovers some of the city's most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including:Mall of AmericaHiawatha Line (light rail)MetrodomeMary Tyler Moore statueSkywaysMinnehaha FallsFoshay TowerMill Ruins ParkSt. Anthony Falls/locksThe New Guthrie Theater Walker Art Center sculpture park (Spoonbridge)Lake Harriet (St. Paul)High BridgeRice Park (Peanuts sculptures)Mickey's DinerSummit Avenue

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Big Apple in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like visitors and locals, Larry the pup loves New York City. He loves Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and all the other sites and sounds that make NYC the city that never sleeps. Based on the popular children's picture book Larry Gets Lost in New York City, families who love New York will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Adorable ocean creatures sway, jiggle and play, glide, flip, and dive in this beautiful board book from indie collage artist Kate Endle and children's music star Caspar Babypants. Toddlers will love this colorful board book about ocean creatures, featuring beautiful and playful collage art by indie artist Kate Endle and the clever word play of Seattle songwriter Caspar Babypants.Walruses warmly wave!Sea turtles tip and flip. River otters race through the ripples. Belugas blow bubbles.

A sweet and humorous story about a young bird who is ready to leave the nest, but, unlike his siblings, can't quite get the knack of flying. My Name Isn't Oof! has a positive message about not giving up!Meet Warren, a fledgling whose first attempt to fly lands him on the ground with a resounding oof! He's soon joined by curious four-legged forest animals who gather to give him tips on flying, though they've never flown themselves. As they go through the motions with humorous results, Warren gets inspired to give flying another try. With the help of his new friends will he succeed to soar?In addition to the delightful narrative, there is back matter that introduces young readers to Warren's species, the Townsend's warbler, and shares what to do if you find a young bird on the ground.

McGehee’s lyrical nonfiction story recounts the 1918–1919 winter spent on Alaska’s Fox Island from the point of view of nine-year-old Rocky, son of the painter Rockwell Kent. Vivid scratchboard-styleillustrations echo the rugged subject matter with enchantment as Rocky explores the wilderness and becomes accustomed to island life. Including a Common Core teacher’s guide, this engaging book shows Alaska from a young boy’s appreciative and imaginative point of view.

Follow the fun adventures of the dog Larry, who after chasing down a donut, loses his owners and travels around the city's landmarks and cultural attractions before reuniting with his family. Filled with candy-colored retro illustrations, this book provides children with a dog's eye view of the City by the Bay. Among Larry's stops are such classic locations as Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, AT&T Park, Mission Dolores, and Cliff House. Sidebar entries add to the story, offering factoids about the places Larry visits.

This is the newest adventure in the Larry Gets Lost series of best-selling children's books highlighting one adorable dog's adventures through favorite American cities.Larry, a playful pup, loves to go on vacation with Pete and the family. In this new edition to the series, they are off to San Diego, where, while running on the beach, Larry is distracted by the smell of a delicious barbecue. After finishing his treat he realizes he's lost his family--again! And so begins his search for Pete around the city's greatest landmarks and attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Mission Beach, Gaslamp Quarter, Legoland, Point Loma Lighthouse, and more.

Fur, flippers, tusks, and paws. Tails, whiskers, teeth, and claws. Young children will love this fun and colorful board book filled with close-ups of Alaska animals, highlighting their varied anatomy.Perfect for sharing with young children, this board book is a fun approach to simple comparative anatomy. Shannon Cartwright, Alaska's favorite illustrator, fills the pages with fun and silly close-ups of a variety of tails, whiskers, noses, paws, teeth, tusks, and more. While enjoying illustrations of Alaska's diverse wildlife, children will learn: Alaska's animals are all differentlike you and me.But we all share the same home:the earth, sky, and sea.--

Follow Larry as he ping-pongs around New York City, hitting all five boroughs in a day, visiting the places and things that make the city what it is today—from Times Square, Wall Street, and Radio City Music Hall to Coney Island, Madison Square Garden, and Central Park. Along the way he loses Pete and his family in the city's famous subway system. Finally after an exhausting day of adventures, Larry is reunited with his family at the top of the Empire State Building. This book takes young readers on a dog's-eye view of the greatest city in the world. Sidebar entries enhance the story, offering fascinating factoids about the places Larry visits.