Books like Little Pierre by Robert D. San Souci
Little Pierre, often called runt by his four larger, lazy brothers, proves that a small mind can hold more cleverness than big muscles. When the brothers fail to save a damsel in distress from the Swamp Ogre, Pierre steps forward. In this French folklore tale he must rely on wit and perseverance to rescue his family and learn the value of intelligence over strength.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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