Least of All

by Carol Purdy, Tim Arnold (Illustrator)

Too little to do most things on the farm, a little girl teaches herself to read using the Bible and eventually shares this knowledge with her family, much to their surprise.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Christian, 1st Grade, School

29 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super sweet book. Girls ages 5-8 would especially relate to it but I'm sure it would be enjoyed by the whole family.

[SamZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an adorable story of life on a busy farm. Buy it was also the story of a little girl struggling to find her place. I love that while she was trying so hard to help and be like everyone else, she discovered a way to do something that nobody else in her family could do. The illustrations were so cute and added to the story perfectly.

[Emmie · Rating 3 out of 5]

To be honest, I don't know what to think about this book. I like the hard work and the different things that you see them doing on the farm but not how they treat Raven Hannah since she's young. I so appreciate that Raven Hannah takes initiative to learn to read because my oldest was like that, but not how she responds to it with Grandma. It's a very odd mix and I don't really know what to do with it.

The children liked it but it was not one of their favorites.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really sweet story. Lovely imagery and language.

[Deevena Jemima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book! Strength comes in many forms indeed. There is no need to compare ourselves with others.

[Miss Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

gr k-2 unpaginated


turn of the century New England. Because she is the youngest in the family, Raven feels that she is least of all the family. But it is only on her own that she learns to do something that no one else in the family can do: read!

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mother bought this for me as a child as I was the youngest of four and also a voracious reader. this book and artwork always stuck with me. Thanks mom!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super-sweet story from the perspective of a young girl growing up on a farm in New England. This story is Christian/God-based and inspiring.

[Margaret Chind]

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[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful little book that reminds us of a something we often take for granted, the ability and free time to learn to read.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely story.
Everyone has talents and can share them.

[M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little story about a girl who teaches herself to read while churning butter.