The Littlest Cactus

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Quick Overview: A rhyming picture book about the smallest cactus in the desert who learns from a kind gecko that he already matters, just as he is.
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$16.99
Book cover type:Hardcover
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A tiny new cactus opens his eyes in the desert and looks up to five grown cacti—each with flowers, strong arms, sweet fruit, towering height, or a safe nest for birds. Feeling plain and small, he wonders whether he's needed at all. A passing gecko rests in his shadow and gently teaches him that everyone grows in time, and that even now he has something special to share. A warm, gently illustrated lesson in patience, self-worth, and growing into who you're meant to be.

  • A gentle antidote to comparison culture for the youngest readers
  • Every child feels small sometimes—this cactus shows them they already matter
  • Charming desert setting with warm, kid-friendly rhymes perfect for bedtime
  • Reassures kids they'll 'become more than they thought they could be'—one inch at a time

Perfect for a parent or grandparent looking for a sweet, rhyming bedtime story to reassure a young child who feels small or is struggling with comparison and self-worth.

Product Details

Author
Julie Awerkamp
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Dimensions
8x10 in
Interior
Full Color
Weight
0.21 lb
ISBN
9781462148752
SKU
48752
Imprint
CFI
Release date
May 13, 2025
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Since 1986, Cedar Fort Publishing has produced uplifting fiction and non-fiction books that are known across the globe. Our diverse catalog includes over 3,000 books. We are proud to publish Latter-day Saint non-fiction, general non-fiction, cookbooks, children's books, and customizable books. In the past we've published clean fiction.

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