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Larissa Juliano

Larissa Juliano is an elementary teacher in upstate New York. Besides teaching, her passion is writing books in hopes of inspiring children to use their imagination, especially through literature.

Introduce your little one to the joys and challenges of first feelings with Puppy’s Rainy Day, a sweet board book perfect for toddlers. Puppy’s Rainy Day is a beautifully illustrated board book that introduces toddlers to big feelings through a playful adventure.

Gracie Lou Bundle
(3 Books)

$40.00

BY LARISSA JULIANO (AUTHOR)

Nana Foursome
(4 Books)

$40.00

BY LARISSA JULIANO (AUTHOR)

Easter with Nana (Clever Family Stories)

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Sunila Paul (Illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Easter is such a special holiday for the young narrator and her brother—and it’s made even more special when they spend it with Mom and Dad at Nana and Grandpa’s house!

Available on backorder

Nana’s Christmas (Clever Family Stories)

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Francesca De Luca ( illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Christmas is one of the most special times of the year for the young narrator and her brother—and it’s even more special when they spend it with Nana and Grandpa!

How to Build a Leprechaun Trap

$10.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author)

Can you be the first to catch a leprechaun? Catching leprechauns is no easy task-you need more than dandelion tea and four-leaf clovers!

How to Build an Elf Trap

$10.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author)

Can you be the first to catch an elf? Catching elves is no easy task-you need more than candy canes and ribbons!

Little Lit Gifts is my story souvenir shop…
A blend of products, creations, and inspired resources tied to my books and favorite literature.

Tiny treasures that connect to the picture books we love.
They are perfect to pair with a special book purchase from Larissa’s website or to enjoy all on their own.

Curated and/or designed by author and reading specialist Larissa Juliano and other artisans.

Larissa’s inspiration comes from gorgeous literature, art, and other creative people and treasures.

Sweet, screen-free moments with books, sensory specialiness, arts and crafts, magnets, and other bits of bookish things.

Note from Larissa:
I LOVE partnering with women-owned businesses that create souvenirs and creations aligning with my Little Lit Gifts theme. Contact me!

Check out my Events and Collaborations Section:
A special highlight to Michelle~ artisan and founder of Playful Roots Co

Workshop Sensory Kit

Pairs Perfectly with the Book:

Grandpa’s Workshop

by Larissa Juliano

Sweet and Savory Kit

Pairs Perfectly with the Book:

Nana’s Kitchen

by Larissa Juliano

Five Senses Bin

Pairs Perfectly with the Book:

GRACIE Lou

by Larissa Juliano

Garden Sensory Filler

Pairs Perfectly with the Book:

Nana’s Garden

by Larissa Juliano

Add ONS

$12.00

Gracie Lou Journal

Custom designed journal featuring Gracie Lou and some of her favorite quotes too! Quality made with lined notebook paper…this is a perfect gift for your readers and writers. Highly suggest pairing it with a Gracie Lou book and cute pens 🙂

$15.00

Little Lit Gifts Magnets & Postcards

Canvas Cameos includes 4 postcards (slid into sleek and quality magnetic frames ) that showcase classic children’s book characters wandering into the world’s most famous paintings —thoughtfully imagined and paired by Larissa. Paired with 6 themed magnets (small/quality) – this set is perfect all art and literature loving people.

$12.00

Toolbox Crayon Set

Custom made crayons perfect for little hands who love to fix, color, and create! These crayons pair PERFECTLY with Grandpa’s Workshop!

Included~ one box of toolbox crayons + printables

$12.00

Nature’s Creatures Crayons

Beautifully packaged by Playful Roots Co- butterflies, leaves, snails, bugs, and logs – all in crayon form! Also perfect for a sensory bin and story re-telling. These creations pair perfectly with Larissa’s Gracie Lou series and Nana’s Garden

Included~ one set of nature’s creatures crayons + printables

$15.00

Pot Of Flowers

Created by Playful Roots co, these gorgeous and vibrant flower crayons pair PERFECTLY with Nana’s Garden and Nana’s Garden Activity Book. The little pot is PACKED with a huge variety of flower designs.

Included~ one pot of flowers and a Nana’s Garden Activity Book

Puppy’s Rainy Day

$12.00

Easter with Nana (Clever Family Stories)

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Sunila Paul (Illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Easter is such a special holiday for the young narrator and her brother—and it’s made even more special when they spend it with Mom and Dad at Nana and Grandpa’s house!

Available on backorder

Gracie Lou and Brother Too

$16.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Jane Luna (Illustrator)

Big things are happening in Gracie Lou’s life. Best of all, she has a new baby brother! Stu is sweet, funny, and messy. But every night after Gracie Lou does her push-ups and says her prayers, she hears him cry, and cry, and cry some more.

Gracie Lou and Brother Too – Paperback

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Jane Luna (Illustrator)

Nana’s Christmas (Clever Family Stories)

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Francesca De Luca ( illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Christmas is one of the most special times of the year for the young narrator and her brother—and it’s even more special when they spend it with Nana and Grandpa!

Bobby Birthday: A Story About Friendship – soft cover

$12.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Joshua Allen (Illustrator)

Bounce Houses? Yes, please! Jungle theme? Of course. Cake with artificial flavors and colors? You bet. These treats are all part of Bobby’s party crashing experience. A Story about Friendship

Gracie Lou Tries Something New – soft cover

$12.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Stephen Adams (Illustrator)

Gracie Lou is nervous. She’s starting soccer camp tomorrow, but she has never played soccer before. What if she can’t kick the ball, or if everyone runs faster than her? What if the snack is yucky or the coach is grouchy?

Gracie Lou – soft cover

$12.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Stephen Adams (Illustrator)

Gracie Lou is bored. And lonely. What is a little girl to do when there’s nowhere to go and no one to play with? Wish upon a star… As Gracie Lou travels through the starry sky to magical lands, she experiences exciting and whimsical adventures that ignite all her five senses.

Bobby Birthday: A Story About Friendship

$16.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Joshua Allen (Illustrator)

Bounce Houses? Yes, please! Jungle theme? Of course. Cake with artificial flavors and colors? You bet. These treats are all part of Bobby’s party crashing experience. A Story about Friendship

Gracie Lou Tries Something New

$16.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Stephen Adams (Illustrator)

Gracie Lou

$16.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Stephen Adams (Illustrator)

How to Build a Leprechaun Trap

$10.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author)

Can you be the first to catch a leprechaun? Catching leprechauns is no easy task-you need more than dandelion tea and four-leaf clovers!

How to Build an Elf Trap

$10.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author)

Can you be the first to catch an elf? Catching elves is no easy task-you need more than candy canes and ribbons!

Captain Billy Finds a Friend
(Clever Storytime)

$12.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Boris Voitsehovskiy (Author) Elena Barenbaum (Illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Little Billy dreamed of adventuring the high seas and being a sailor. Finally, a beautiful ship sails to shore, a ship needing a captain!

Grandpa’s Workshop
(Clever Family Stories)

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Francesca De Luca (Illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Explore GRANDPA’S WORKSHOP and discover delights and surprises around every corner.

Nana’s Kitchen (Clever Family Stories)

$9.99

by Larissa Juliano (Author) Sunila Paul (Illustrator) Clever Publishing (Publisher)

Get ready to whip up some delicious fun in Nana’s Kitchen, the latest addition to the series of books by the same author and illustrator of Nana’s Garden and Grandpa’s Workshop.