Little Bridge Books
Where Young Readers Begin Their Journey
Stories That Help Young Readers Cross Into New Worlds
Little Bridge Books publishes children’s stories that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open the door to new ideas.
As the children’s imprint of Portage Press, Little Bridge Books focuses on stories that help young readers take meaningful steps—across imagination, learning, and growth.
What We Publish
Picture Books - Ages 4-8
Visually driven stories that spark curiosity and introduce new ideas, helping young readers take their first steps into language, imagination, and understanding.
Early Readers - Ages 6-9
Structured, accessible stories designed to build confidence and independence, supporting the transition from learning to read to reading with purpose.
Middle Grade- Ages 8-12
Character-driven stories that explore growth, decision-making, and resilience, helping readers navigate the challenges of becoming who they are.
Our Approach
We Are Selective in What we Publish
Every Little Bridge Books title is chosen for its ability to help young readers move forward—building confidence, understanding, and independence at each stage. We focus on stories that are clear, engaging, and age-appropriate, allowing children to easily step into and follow the narrative while exploring themes of curiosity, courage, growth, and connection. Our books are designed to be revisited, reinforcing ideas and strengthening familiarity over time, while also supporting real development—from early literacy to more advanced thinking. Above all, we prioritize stories that are not only enjoyable, but useful—helping children move from curiosity to confidence as readers and learners.
Who We Work With
We collaborate with:
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Authors and illustrators
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Educators and subject-matter experts
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Organizations focused on child development and learning
If you are developing a children’s book that aligns with our focus, we welcome the opportunity to review your work.
Submissions
Before submitting, please ensure:
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Your manuscript is complete and edited
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Your story aligns with our target age groups
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Your work emphasizes clear storytelling and meaningful themes
For Educators & Partners
Little Bridge Books titles are designed to be practical tools in addition to engaging stories.
We work with schools, programs, and organizations to provide:
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Classroom-friendly titles
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Thematic collections
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Bulk and partnership opportunities
Little Bridge Featured Title
Pinkie Baby’s ABC Adventure
by Bethany Martin
Pinkie Baby’s ABC Adventure is a picture book designed to introduce early learners to the alphabet through playful, imaginative storytelling. As Pinkie moves from one moment to the next—exploring new scenes, sounds, and surprises—each letter becomes part of a larger experience rather than a simple exercise in memorization.
Built around warmth, repetition, and visual engagement, the book encourages children to return to it again and again, reinforcing familiarity while keeping the experience enjoyable. From cozy, grounded moments to more imaginative sequences, each page invites young readers to participate, anticipate, and connect what they see with what they are learning.
This is the kind of book Little Bridge Books aims to publish—stories that help children take their first steps into reading by making learning feel natural, engaging, and rewarding. Pinkie Baby’s ABC Adventure supports early literacy while building confidence, showing how even the simplest concepts can become meaningful when presented through story.
About Portage Press
Portage Press publishes works that help readers move forward—across knowledge, ideas, and opportunity.
Little Bridge Books extends that mission to younger audiences, helping children take their first steps across the bridge into lifelong learning.
