Little Rebels

Gr 1-3–In a dreamy yet powerful tale, Morales uses text, speech bubbles, doodles, and colorful illustrations to tell a heartwarming story of little rebels, revolutionizing the world, caring for one creature at a time. The turn of each page features inspiring text, as the unnamed protagonists venture across an adventurous outdoor terrain filled with flora and fauna. As the rebels move further into the wilderness, they are met with adversaries both big and small, leading to a touching resolution of found family, heritage, and ancestry. At the end of this story, Morales shares insight into her inspiration—a wildfire that tore through the Mexican landscape of Farrallón Lagoon, leaving behind a dry, cracked earth in its place. Overall, the book focuses readers on the importance of caring for the space around them, a lesson that sparks creativity and inspiration on every page.