A Little Crow with His Own Story to Tell
Where'd You Go, Little Crow?
Little Crow is smaller than his brothers, but he has a big heart. He likes to share, enjoys the company of friends, and tries his best, even when things don't come easily.
Illustrated by : Miriam Nehring
A Story About Courage, Kindness, and Forgiveness
Little Crow Has
Something to Teach Us
Little Crow has a good heart, but even he has some hard days. His story touches on the things children experience themselves: being teased, taking time to reflect, and choosing forgiveness.
Being Brave.
Little Crow isn't the best at flying. He tries anyway. Sometimes, that's what courage looks like.
Sharing What We Have.
Little Crow is happy to share his food with others. He reminds us that we don't have to have much to give something meaningful.
Choosing Forgiveness.
Little Crow takes a quiet moment to reflect, then chooses forgiveness over resentment—a choice that shows his strength of character.
Curiosity & Adventure.
After choosing forgiveness, Little Crow spots a distant flock. His curiosity and adventurous spirit inspire him to follow.
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Guess what?
Little Crow is SPECIAL
Little Crow is the smallest of the brood. He can't fly as high as his brothers, but he's generous, friendly, and full of life. When his brothers' teasing hurts his feelings, he takes a quiet moment alone to reflect deeply. Choosing forgiveness over resentment, he demonstrates true strength of character and moves forward with an open heart. Later, when he spots a distant flock, his curiosity and adventurous spirit inspire him to follow them.
Get to Know Little Crow →The Faces You'll Find in the Story
Little Crow
The smallest of the brothers, with a brown head, a special scarf, and a kind heart. He meets teasing with reflection and forgiveness, then follows a distant flock toward adventure.
The Brother Crows
Little Crow's brothers don't always understand how their words affect him.
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Momma Crow
A mother who loves her family and worries when one of her little ones is gone.
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Father Crow
The watchful narrator who sees what happens and tries to help Little Crow find his way.
Pink Bow, Mouse, and Snail
Three more characters who add to the cast of this illustrated story.
Where'd You Go, Little Crow?
This rhyming picture book tells the story of a little bird whose brothers tease him. He takes time to reflect, chooses forgiveness, and follows a distant flock when curiosity calls him toward adventure. Along the way, children encounter kindness, family, forgiveness, and a gentle reminder that God sees and hears us, even when we feel alone.
What Little Crow Reminds Us
- ●Everyone has worth, even when they're different.
- ●Sharing can make someone's day a little better.
- ●A joke isn't funny when it hurts someone.
- ●Being brave doesn't mean being the best at everything.
- ●Saying sorry matters, and so does forgiveness.
A Little About the Writer
L.E. Rogers writes children's and adult literature and lives in the Pacific Northwest, near the Pacific Coast. She finds inspiration in the natural beauty around her and enjoys beachcombing and watching whales.
Read About L.E. RogersThere's More to Think About After the Last Page
What would you do if someone made fun of you? Would you tell them how you felt? Could you forgive them?
Little Crow's story gives families a chance to talk about these questions together. Read it with a child, look at the pictures, and let the conversation go where it will.