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Teeny and Tilly

Illustrated by Laura Watkins
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Hardcover
10.38"W x 10.25"H x 0.34"D   | 15 oz | 24 per carton
On sale May 19, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9798217039265
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 550L

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.
Beanie Feldstein is an actress who has starred in such films, Broadway shows, and TV series as Booksmart, Lady Bird, Funny Girl, Impeachment: American Crime Story, and Only Murders in the Building. She also serves on the board of directors of Experience Camps, a free summer camp for youths who have lost an immediate family member. Beanie lives with her wife, Bonnie-Chance Roberts, in Brooklyn, New York. You can follow her on Instagram @BeanieFeldstein.

Laura Watkins started her award-winning illustration career by painting children's hospital wards in London. Since graduating from the University for the Creative Arts, Laura has illustrated numerous children’s books for a wide range of publishers. In addition, she has created lines of greetings cards, designed plush toys, and created jigsaw puzzles. When not drawing, Laura can be found playing tennis, riding horses, and walking dogs. She lives in London. You can find Laura online at LauraWatkins.co.uk, and you can follow her on Instagram at @WatkinsIllustrations.
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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.)

About

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.

Creators

Beanie Feldstein is an actress who has starred in such films, Broadway shows, and TV series as Booksmart, Lady Bird, Funny Girl, Impeachment: American Crime Story, and Only Murders in the Building. She also serves on the board of directors of Experience Camps, a free summer camp for youths who have lost an immediate family member. Beanie lives with her wife, Bonnie-Chance Roberts, in Brooklyn, New York. You can follow her on Instagram @BeanieFeldstein.

Laura Watkins started her award-winning illustration career by painting children's hospital wards in London. Since graduating from the University for the Creative Arts, Laura has illustrated numerous children’s books for a wide range of publishers. In addition, she has created lines of greetings cards, designed plush toys, and created jigsaw puzzles. When not drawing, Laura can be found playing tennis, riding horses, and walking dogs. She lives in London. You can find Laura online at LauraWatkins.co.uk, and you can follow her on Instagram at @WatkinsIllustrations.

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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

Teacher Guides

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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