Books Like The Little Guys
Families who loved The Little Guys by Vera Brosgol often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Little Guys by Vera Brosgol often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you notice your child using their place in a group to exclude others or when they start equating 'winning' with taking everything for themselves. It is a perfect choice for navigating the tricky transition from individual play to group dynamics, specifically addressing how 'mob mentality' can make good kids do unkind things. The story follows the Little Guys, a tiny, collective group of forest creatures who use their strength in numbers to hoard food and bully much larger animals. While they celebrate their teamwork, they eventually realize that their greed has left them with plenty of stuff but no friends and a very empty forest. It is a clever, visually stunning exploration of the difference between healthy collaboration and selfish hoarding, ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are learning the basics of empathy and fair play.
