This simple, poignant fablefeaturing Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkneys final illustrations and completed after his death by his son, Brian Pinkney, also an award-winning illustratorreminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter how little we may be.

When a fire starts near their home, all of the animalsfrom the largest elephant to the smallest antare too scared to do anything but watch. All, that is, except for one tiny hummingbird. She knows she must do something to save her nest. She must do what she can.

This empowering picture book celebrates the idea that every one of usfrom the smallest to the largesthas something to offer, and if we all work together, we can make the world a better, greener place.

Sascha Alperis an author and literary agent, who lives in Brooklyn, NY with her family.The Littlest Dropis her first children’s book.

Jerry Pinkneywas one of Americas most acclaimed illustrators. He won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, fiveNew York TimesTen Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Lifetime Achievement Award, and many other prizes and honors. His long list of celebrated titles includesMirandy and Brother Wind, The-All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll, The Little Mermaid,andThe Lion & The Mouse. Jerry’s work has been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Schomburg Center, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and many more.

Brian Pinkneyhas illustrated numerous picture books, includingThe Dark-Thirty;Hip-Hop Lollipop;Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing, & Shout; Dance, Spin, & Turn It Out;andIn 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 GlobeHorn Book Award. Brian lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Andrea Davis Pinkney.

• Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
• Publish Date: April 01, 2025
• Pages: 40
• Dimensions: 10.8 X 10.9 X 0.5 inches | 1.2 pounds
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780593309124
• BISAC Categories: Science & Nature – Disasters, Social Themes – Family