The Littlest Drop

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

In the “vast, green forest,” animals of every kind live happily together – ants and monkeys, snakes and elephants. But all it takes to change this is one tiny spark, which soon swells into a big fire.

The animals are afraid... until one little hummingbird takes action. She carries one drop of water at a time, between river and fire, river and fire, trying to put it out.

Inspired by the hummingbird, the elephant dips her trunk into the river and begins to spray the fire with water. And soon, all the animals are pitching in, doing everything they can to help extinguish the flames.

This stunning picture book shows that everyone has the power to create big change... no matter how little they may be.

When Jerry Pinkney passed away in 2021, he had partially completed the illustrations for The Littlest Drop. His son Brian, also an award-winning illustrator, took up the mantle and finished them after Jerry's death. A collaboration between two remarkable talents, this unique book is Brian's tribute to his father.