Stories that open the conversation
Use relatable characters and shared language to reinforce belonging, empathy, positive behavior, and school culture.
Big lessons.
Wildly good stories.
Seven animal friends discover that everyone on the team is important—and every child has something meaningful to contribute.
BEAST Believe · Expect · Act · Support · Trust
Stories that help every child belong
Welcome to the story world
Every friend matters.
Every voice belongs.
Created by educators and storytellers Robert L. Kirton, Ed.D. and D. Isha Kirton, The Beast and the Least series gives children memorable language for building confidence, resolving conflict, celebrating differences, and working together.
BBelieve
EExpect
AAct
SSupport
TTrust
The library
Three adventures. Lessons for life.
Belonging begins with a story children can see themselves in. Explore three colorful adventures designed to inspire conversation at school and at home.
The Beast and the LeastTeamwork & belonging
The Great Diversity RaceEmpathy & inclusion
The Bully Free ZoneCourage & positive choices
Bring the story to life
A school visit children will remember.
Interactive storytelling, meaningful conversation, and age-appropriate activities help students connect the books to real choices they make every day.
Plan your visitLessons that travel home
Enjoy meaningful read-aloud moments and simple prompts that help children talk about feelings, choices, and friendships.