Lois Lenski Books Series

Little Sailboat

by Lois Lenski

Published 12 March 1980

Captain Small goes sailing, fishes from his boat, goes for an unexpected swim, and braves a storm on the way home.

Mr. Small is a high-flying pilot in this adventure! Pilot Small prepares for his flight, and then enjoys the bird’s-eye view from above. As fresh today as when it was first published, this fun and informative look at flying is perfect for airplane trips.

On a Summer Day

by Lois Lenski

Published 24 May 2005

In rhyming text, a girl describes the many ways in which she and her brother play together on a summer's day.

Cowboy Small

by Lois Lenski

Published 27 November 2001

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.

Policeman Small

by Lois Lenski

Published 24 October 2006

Policeman Small gets to see a lot of what goes on in town. He's at his post, directing traffic, by six o'clock in the morning. On one busy day, Policeman Small makes sure the town's kids get to school safely. He also helps an ambulance and fire truck get through the intersection, and even leads a parade on his motorcycle. During the rush, Policeman Small spreads his cheer by saying hello to all the people passing in cars.

Now It's Fall

by Lois Lenski

Published 1 January 1948

Little Train

by Lois Lenski

Published 12 June 1977

Mr. Small does it all!

In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.

Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train.

Spring Is Here

by Lois Lenski

Published 25 January 2005

The Little Fire Engine

by Lois Lenski

Published 24 October 2000

Mr. Small does it all!

In this adventure, Fireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. When he helps extinguish the fire and rescues a young girl, Fireman Small becomes a hero in Tinytown.

Now back in print in full color, Lois Lenski's timeless story of Fireman Small and his little fire engine is sure to delight a new generation of young readers.