Teeny and Tilly

Illustrated by Laura Watkins
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Hardcover
$19.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Philomel Books
24 per carton
On sale May 19, 2026 | 9798217039265
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell M
Sales rights: World

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Teeniest body, biggest heart! Actress Beanie Feldstein shares a brand-new friendship story that celebrates loving each other just as we are.

Teeny is starting at a new school, and boy, is she nervous. At her last school, the kids weren’t so nice to her—they called her names and made fun of her for being short. And she just knows that, as always, she’ll be the teensiest kid in her class here too.

So when she meets Tilly, the tallest kid she’s ever seen, the knots in her stomach only grow. Will this new classmate make her feel too tiny all over again? With lots of courage and some help from the class pet, Poppy, Teeny finds out that a little bit of kindness is all she needs to find a new best friend.

From actress Beanie Feldstein comes a sweet and heartfelt new story about two best friends who treasure each other just as they are.
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Praise for Teeny and Tilly:

"Actor Feldstein’s debut picture book tackles the anxiety of starting fresh with warmth and genuine understanding of how young people navigate difference. Watkins’ digitally painted illustrations . . . beautifully capture Teeny’s emotional journey . . . A feel-good friendship tale that sees children—big and small—exactly as they are." —Kirkus Reviews

"This hopeful story will be especially valuable for kids who feel awkward about their physical traits, not only height or weight. A worthwhile purchase." —School Library Journal

Classroom Activities for Teeny and Tilly

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Teeniest body, biggest heart! Actress Beanie Feldstein shares a brand-new friendship story that celebrates loving each other just as we are.

Teeny is starting at a new school, and boy, is she nervous. At her last school, the kids weren’t so nice to her—they called her names and made fun of her for being short. And she just knows that, as always, she’ll be the teensiest kid in her class here too.

So when she meets Tilly, the tallest kid she’s ever seen, the knots in her stomach only grow. Will this new classmate make her feel too tiny all over again? With lots of courage and some help from the class pet, Poppy, Teeny finds out that a little bit of kindness is all she needs to find a new best friend.

From actress Beanie Feldstein comes a sweet and heartfelt new story about two best friends who treasure each other just as they are.

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Praise

Praise for Teeny and Tilly:

"Actor Feldstein’s debut picture book tackles the anxiety of starting fresh with warmth and genuine understanding of how young people navigate difference. Watkins’ digitally painted illustrations . . . beautifully capture Teeny’s emotional journey . . . A feel-good friendship tale that sees children—big and small—exactly as they are." —Kirkus Reviews

"This hopeful story will be especially valuable for kids who feel awkward about their physical traits, not only height or weight. A worthwhile purchase." —School Library Journal

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Classroom Activities for Teeny and Tilly

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)