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At Little Lott Books, we create stories that grow with children, filled with heart, imagination, and little life lessons along the way.

Our debut book, Addie Needs a Friend, begins a growing collection of stories that show every need can lead to something beautiful.

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Step into the Addieverse and meet Addie, a little girl discovering that every need can lead to something beautiful.

You can now purchase Addie Needs a Friend directly from Little Lott Books in premium hardcover, paperback, & coloring book editions. Buying through our website helps support the author directly & allows us to continue creating meaningful stories for little readers.

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Week 9 Sunday Storytime check-in. This week’s books were extra special because every one of them was part of our time at storytime yesterday at The Story Garden in St. Pete. Thank you to Megan at @stpetestorygarden, to Miss Kara for the singing storytime, and to @globalsproutsbox for the pirate-themed fun. Addie loved every minute. What books are you reading with your kids right now? Leave a comment and give this a like. #storytime #readingwithkids #ʙᴏᴏᴋʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴀᴛɪᴏɴs
Big news today. 📚✨ Addie Needs a Friend officially launched on Reedsy Discovery and received a “Must Read” review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆 I am incredibly grateful for the thoughtful review and for the opportunity to have this book featured alongside so many wonderful stories. If you are curious about Addie, friendship, or gentle stories for little readers, you can read the full review here: 🔗 https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/addie-needs-a-friend-andrew-lott#review Thank you @reedsy.discovery for supporting independent authors and helping stories like this find new readers. Also, a big thank you for the review @kameronbrook 🙏🏼 #reedsydiscovery #addieneedsafriend #mustread
Week 8 Sunday Storytime check-in… on a Monday. After a three day weekend, we are all a little tired, very relaxed, and still squeezing in our favorite part of the day: reading with Addie. These are the three books Sarah and I read with her the most this week. What books are on repeat at your house right now? Comment below and give this a like. Also, you gotta love that Invisalign lisp lol #storytime #readingwithkids #kidsbookrecs LittleLottBooks.com
📚✨ Storytime + Author Signing ✨📚 I am excited to share that I will be the featured author at an upcoming storytime and book signing at Books-A-Million in Brandon, FL. Huge thank you to the BAM team for the support. If you are local, I would love to see you there. #BooksAMillion #addieneedsafriend #tampa
📚✨ Storytime + Author Signing ✨📚 I am excited to share that I will be the featured author at an upcoming storytime and book signing at Books-A-Million Brandon. Huge thank you to the BAM team for the support. If you are local in/around Tampa, I w
📚✨ Storytime + Author Signing ✨📚 I am excited to share that I will be the featured author at an upcoming storytime and book signing at Books-A-Million Brandon. Huge thank you to the BAM team for the support. If you are local in/around Tampa, I would love to see you there. #Storytime #AuthorSigning #ChildrensBooks #BooksAMillion #AddieNeedsAFriend
Week 7 of our Sunday Storytime check-in. This week, Sarah and I noticed these three books were the ones Addie kept pulling off the shelf again and again. There is just something special about the stories that become part of the routine. What are you reading with your kids right now? Drop a comment and give this post a like so we can swap favorites. #storytime #readingwithkids #bookrecommendations LittleLottBooks.com
It’s here! 🖍️🎉 Addie Needs a Friend Coloring Book is officially available. A creative companion to the story, designed for kids to color, imagine, and connect. Available now on Amazon. (Link in bio) #AddieNeedsAFriend #NewRelease #ColoringBookLaunch
Tomorrow. 🖍️✨ Addie Needs a Friend Coloring Book launches Friday. Perfect for little hands, big feelings, and creative hearts. #AddieNeedsAFriend #LaunchEve #coloringbook
🖍️ 2 days until launch. The perfect companion to Addie Needs a Friend. Read the story. Then color the moments that mattered most. #AddieNeedsAFriend #BookPairing #kidsactivities
Stories don’t have to end when the book closes. Sometimes they continue with crayons, quiet moments, and imagination. 🖍️ 3 days to go. #AddieNeedsAFriend #KidsBooks #CreativeKids
Week 9 Sunday Storytime check-in. This week’s books were extra special because every one of them was part of our time at storytime yesterday at The Story Garden in St. Pete. Thank you to Megan at @stpetestorygarden, to Miss Kara for the singi
Big news today. 📚✨ Addie Needs a Friend officially launched on Reedsy Discovery and received a “Must Read” review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆 I am incredibly grateful for the thoughtful review and for the opportunity to have this book featured alongside s
Week 8 Sunday Storytime check-in… on a Monday. After a three day weekend, we are all a little tired, very relaxed, and still squeezing in our favorite part of the day: reading with Addie. These are the three books Sarah and I read with her th
📚✨ Storytime + Author Signing ✨📚 I am excited to share that I will be the featured author at an upcoming storytime and book signing at Books-A-Million in Brandon, FL. Huge thank you to the BAM team for the support. If you are local, I would love
📚✨ Storytime + Author Signing ✨📚 I am excited to share that I will be the featured author at an upcoming storytime and book signing at Books-A-Million Brandon. Huge thank you to the BAM team for the support. If you are local in/around Tampa, I w
Week 7 of our Sunday Storytime check-in. This week, Sarah and I noticed these three books were the ones Addie kept pulling off the shelf again and again. There is just something special about the stories that become part of the routine. What are y
It’s here! 🖍️🎉 Addie Needs a Friend Coloring Book is officially available. A creative companion to the story, designed for kids to color, imagine, and connect. Available now on Amazon. (Link in bio) #AddieNeedsAFriend #NewRelease #Coloring
Tomorrow. 🖍️✨ Addie Needs a Friend Coloring Book launches Friday. Perfect for little hands, big feelings, and creative hearts. #AddieNeedsAFriend #LaunchEve #coloringbook
🖍️ 2 days until launch. The perfect companion to Addie Needs a Friend. Read the story. Then color the moments that mattered most. #AddieNeedsAFriend #BookPairing #kidsactivities
Stories don’t have to end when the book closes. Sometimes they continue with crayons, quiet moments, and imagination. 🖍️ 3 days to go. #AddieNeedsAFriend #KidsBooks #CreativeKids
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A little sneak peek… 👀 - our series is becoming a coloring book! Scenes you already love, ready to be colored in your own way. 🖍️ 4 days until launch. #AddieNeedsAFriend #ColoringBook #booklaunch
A little sneak peek… 👀 - our series is becoming a coloring book! Scenes you already love, ready to be colored in your own way. 🖍️ 4 days until launch. #AddieNeedsAFriend #ColoringBook #booklaunch
Spent time over last weekend prepping for future story-times and author signing events. Super stoked what 2026 has coming for Addie! #addieneedsafriend #storytime #picturebook
Spent time over last weekend prepping for future story-times and author signing events. Super stoked what 2026 has coming for Addie! #addieneedsafriend #storytime #picturebook
Addie’s world is coming alive in the best way. These little moments are just a peek into the adventure I’ve been building for more than a year. I can’t wait for you to step inside her story and meet the friend she’s been searching for. If you haven’t already discovered Addie Needs a Friend, now is the perfect time to jump in. littlelottbooks.com #addieneedsafriend #childrensbooks #picturebooks
My sweet Addy inspired this story and all the little adventures. I hope to share in the years ahead. Thank you for being here at the very beginning. Check us out our story at littlelottbooks.com #addieneedsafriend #picturebooks #childrensbooks
#addieneedsa #childrensbooks #picturebooks
✨ Launch day magic ✨ Addie is holding her very own book… and yes, we made her pose before bedtime because we were way too excited. 💛📚 The sticky note says it all: Addie Needs a Friend is OUT NOW! Tap the link in our bio to grab your copy a
✨ Launch day magic ✨ Addie is holding her very own book… and yes, we made her pose before bedtime because we were way too excited. 💛📚 The sticky note says it all: Addie Needs a Friend is OUT NOW! Tap the link in our bio to grab your copy and welcome Addie into your home. 💕 #addieneedsafriend #kidlitcommunity #childrensbooks #littlelottbooks
Good morning. Today is the day. Addie Needs a Friend is officially out. This little story was created with so much heart, and seeing it in your hands means everything. Thank you for the excitement, the shares, the sweet messages, and the early suppo
Good morning. Today is the day. Addie Needs a Friend is officially out. This little story was created with so much heart, and seeing it in your hands means everything. Thank you for the excitement, the shares, the sweet messages, and the early support. Addie cannot wait to meet new readers today. And soon enough, she will be on her way to you with your order, ready to say her own little “See you soon.” Find her story at: LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #AddieNeedsAFriend #AddieNeedsA #Addieverse #PictureBookMagic #BookLaunchDay #ChildrensBooks #KidLitCommunity
Addie Needs a Friend is here. With a small breath, and my heart giving a spin, Addie’s story is ready to be read, shared, and loved. Thank you for being here on launch night and for cheering her on as she takes her first big step into the worl
Addie Needs a Friend is here. With a small breath, and my heart giving a spin, Addie’s story is ready to be read, shared, and loved. Thank you for being here on launch night and for cheering her on as she takes her first big step into the world. We all hope you enjoyed your second helping at Thanksgiving dinner. You can find her story at: LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #AddieNeedsAFriend #AddieNeedsA #Addieverse #PictureBookLaunch #KidLitIllustration #ChildrensBooks #NewRelease
Addie is fast asleep and tomorrow is a big day. Her story is almost here, and she cannot wait to wake up and meet new friends who will read along with her. Tomorrow awaits. 7pm EST 💛 LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #AddieNeedsAFriend #AddieNeed
Addie is fast asleep and tomorrow is a big day. Her story is almost here, and she cannot wait to wake up and meet new friends who will read along with her. Tomorrow awaits. 7pm EST 💛 LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #AddieNeedsAFriend #AddieNeedsA #Addieverse #PictureBookMagic #KidLitIllustration #CountdownToLaunch #ChildrensBooks
Addie is getting excited. Only three days until her story arrives. 💛 She cannot wait to share her big day, her big feelings, and her big hope of finding a friend. Stay tuned for more little peeks this week. LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #Addi
Addie is getting excited. Only three days until her story arrives. 💛 She cannot wait to share her big day, her big feelings, and her big hope of finding a friend. Stay tuned for more little peeks this week. LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #AddieNeedsAFriend #AddieNeedsA #Addieverse #PictureBookMagic #KidLitIllustration #CountdownToLaunch #ChildrensBooks
A little sneak peek… 👀 - our series is becoming a coloring book! Scenes you already love, ready to be colored in your own way. 🖍️ 4 days until launch. #AddieNeedsAFriend #ColoringBook #booklaunch Spent time over last weekend prepping for future story-times and author signing events. Super stoked what 2026 has coming for Addie! #addieneedsafriend #storytime #picturebook
Addie’s world is coming alive in the best way. These little moments are just a peek into the adventure I’ve been building for more than a year. I can’t wait for you to step inside her story and meet the friend she’s been searc
My sweet Addy inspired this story and all the little adventures. I hope to share in the years ahead. Thank you for being here at the very beginning. Check us out our story at littlelottbooks.com #addieneedsafriend #picturebooks #childrensbooks
#addieneedsa #childrensbooks #picturebooks
✨ Launch day magic ✨ Addie is holding her very own book… and yes, we made her pose before bedtime because we were way too excited. 💛📚 The sticky note says it all: Addie Needs a Friend is OUT NOW! Tap the link in our bio to grab your copy a Good morning. Today is the day. Addie Needs a Friend is officially out. This little story was created with so much heart, and seeing it in your hands means everything. Thank you for the excitement, the shares, the sweet messages, and the early suppo Addie Needs a Friend is here. With a small breath, and my heart giving a spin, Addie’s story is ready to be read, shared, and loved. Thank you for being here on launch night and for cheering her on as she takes her first big step into the worl Addie is fast asleep and tomorrow is a big day. Her story is almost here, and she cannot wait to wake up and meet new friends who will read along with her. Tomorrow awaits. 7pm EST 💛 LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #AddieNeedsAFriend #AddieNeed Addie is getting excited. Only three days until her story arrives. 💛 She cannot wait to share her big day, her big feelings, and her big hope of finding a friend. Stay tuned for more little peeks this week. LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #Addi
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So grateful for this heartfelt review. Stories like this remind us why Addie Needs a Friend exists. Kindness, courage, and a simple “hi” can change everything. 💛📚 Thank you for the help and support: @reedsy_hq @reedsy.discov
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So grateful for this heartfelt review. Stories like this remind us why Addie Needs a Friend exists. Kindness, courage, and a simple “hi” can change everything. 💛📚 Thank you for the help and support: @reedsy_hq @reedsy.discovery
Another big milestone. I dropped off more copies of Addie Needs a Friend at our third bookstore, @mojobooksandrecords - - Grateful for the support and excited to keep sharing Addie’s story. Tampa friends, go visit Mojo! @andrewlottbooks LittleLottBooks.com #LittleLottBooks #SupportLocalBookstores #ChildrensBooks
LittleLottBooks.com - We’re all about stories that grow with children. Stories to help kids feel seen, understood, and supported as they learned how to navigate their world. I’m grateful you’re here at the start of this journey. Thank you for helping this little dream. Take route. #addieneedsafriend #indiepublisher #childrensbooks
We are thrilled to share that Addie Needs a Friend is featured on the motherhood moment blog today. Link can be found at our website in the bio. #addieneedsafriend #childrensbook #indiepublisher
We are thrilled to share that Addie Needs a Friend is featured on the motherhood moment blog today. Link can be found at our website in the bio. #addieneedsafriend #childrensbook #indiepublisher
Big moment for a small press. The official press release for Addie Needs a Friend went out today. We’re grateful for everyone who has been part of this start and we can’t wait to share more stories with you and your families. Read the full release at littlelottbooks.com. #addieneedsafriend #childrensbooks #indiepublisher
Good morning. Addie Needs a Friend is officially out today. We are so grateful for the excitement and support leading up to this moment. This story was created with heart and care, and we cannot wait for you to bring it into your home and meet Addie
Good morning. Addie Needs a Friend is officially out today. We are so grateful for the excitement and support leading up to this moment. This story was created with heart and care, and we cannot wait for you to bring it into your home and meet Addie for yourselves. Find the book at: LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon! #LittleLottBooks #AddieNeedsAFriend #BookLaunchDay #KidLitRelease #ChildrensBooks #NewPictureBook #PublishingDebut
It is official. Addie Needs a Friend is now available. We are thrilled to share this story with families and young readers everywhere. Thank you for being part of this launch night moment and for supporting our very first book. Find the book at: Li
It is official. Addie Needs a Friend is now available. We are thrilled to share this story with families and young readers everywhere. Thank you for being part of this launch night moment and for supporting our very first book. Find the book at: LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon! #LittleLottBooks #AddieNeedsAFriend #LaunchNight #PictureBookDebut #KidLitRelease #NewInKidLit #ChildrensBooks
We are almost there. Addie Needs a Friend launches tomorrow and everything is nearly ready for release. Thank you for the support and excitement as we get ready to share this story with families everywhere. See you tomorrow for launch. LittleLottB
We are almost there. Addie Needs a Friend launches tomorrow and everything is nearly ready for release. Thank you for the support and excitement as we get ready to share this story with families everywhere. See you tomorrow for launch. LittleLottBooks.com & Amazon #LittleLottBooks #AddieNeedsAFriend #LaunchPrep #PictureBookRelease #KidLitLaunch #ChildrensBooks
The countdown begins. Three days until Addie Needs a Friend arrives. Thank you for following along as we get ready to share this story with families everywhere. More updates coming each day this week. LittleLottBooks.com #LittleLottBooks #AddieNee
The countdown begins. Three days until Addie Needs a Friend arrives. Thank you for following along as we get ready to share this story with families everywhere. More updates coming each day this week. LittleLottBooks.com #LittleLottBooks #AddieNeedsAFriend #CountdownToLaunch #KidLitLaunch #PictureBookDebut #ChildrenBookPublisher
A little sneak peek at the back cover of Addie Needs a Friend. This tiny square on the bottom takes Addie one step closer to landing in real homes, real classrooms, and real storytimes. I cannot wait for you to hold the finished book and meet Addie
A little sneak peek at the back cover of Addie Needs a Friend. This tiny square on the bottom takes Addie one step closer to landing in real homes, real classrooms, and real storytimes. I cannot wait for you to hold the finished book and meet Addie for yourself. More updates coming soon at LittleLottBooks.com #LittleLottBooks #AddieNeedsAFriend #Addieverse #ChildrenBookNews #PictureBookRelease #KidLitCommunity #AuthorLife #BackCoverReveal
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So grateful for this heartfelt review. Stories like this remind us why Addie Needs a Friend exists. Kindness, courage, and a simple “hi” can change everything. 💛📚 Thank you for the help and support: @reedsy_hq @reedsy.discov
Another big milestone. I dropped off more copies of Addie Needs a Friend at our third bookstore, @mojobooksandrecords - - Grateful for the support and excited to keep sharing Addie’s story. Tampa friends, go visit Mojo! @andrewlottbooks LittleL
LittleLottBooks.com - We’re all about stories that grow with children. Stories to help kids feel seen, understood, and supported as they learned how to navigate their world. I’m grateful you’re here at the start of this journey. Th
We are thrilled to share that Addie Needs a Friend is featured on the motherhood moment blog today. Link can be found at our website in the bio. #addieneedsafriend #childrensbook #indiepublisher
Big moment for a small press. The official press release for Addie Needs a Friend went out today. We’re grateful for everyone who has been part of this start and we can’t wait to share more stories with you and your families. Read the ful
Good morning. Addie Needs a Friend is officially out today. We are so grateful for the excitement and support leading up to this moment. This story was created with heart and care, and we cannot wait for you to bring it into your home and meet Addie It is official. Addie Needs a Friend is now available. We are thrilled to share this story with families and young readers everywhere. Thank you for being part of this launch night moment and for supporting our very first book. Find the book at: Li We are almost there. Addie Needs a Friend launches tomorrow and everything is nearly ready for release. Thank you for the support and excitement as we get ready to share this story with families everywhere. See you tomorrow for launch. LittleLottB The countdown begins. Three days until Addie Needs a Friend arrives. Thank you for following along as we get ready to share this story with families everywhere. More updates coming each day this week. LittleLottBooks.com #LittleLottBooks #AddieNee A little sneak peek at the back cover of Addie Needs a Friend. This tiny square on the bottom takes Addie one step closer to landing in real homes, real classrooms, and real storytimes. I cannot wait for you to hold the finished book and meet Addie

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Addie Needs a Friend launched with exceptional media engagement for a debut children’s book, achieving a 51.3% press open rate, more than double the industry average.

The release reached editors and producers across national and international news, parenting, culture, and education outlets, including major media brands such as Time, NBC News, PBS, and People Magazine.

Audience engagement extended beyond media opens, driving traffic to Amazon, the Little Lott Books website, and social platforms across the United States and Canada.

The response reflects strong cross category interest and positions the Addie Needs a series as a meaningful, widely resonant new voice in children’s literature.

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Addie’s trip to school becomes a heart-warming adventure in this charming children’s book. With its adorable main character and gentle storytelling, the book beautifully captures the nerves-and the magic- of finding a new friend in a big, unfamiliar place. A sweet, reassuring read for any child facing new beginnings.

-Amanda, Goodreads & Amazon

Such an adorable and sweet book! Has such an important lesson learning it’s okay to be scared but it just takes one little moment to meet a new friend, and that is exciting!

-Sarah, Goodreads & Amazon

Get to know: Little Lott Books & Addie

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At Little Lott Books, we create stories that grow with children, stories that spark curiosity, kindness, and connection while helping little readers learn about life’s everyday moments.

Founded by Andrew Lott, a dad, tax tech professional, and military veteran turned children’s book author, Little Lott Books began with one simple idea: that every “need” can lead to something beautiful.

The Addie Needs a... story collection started as a small idea shared during bedtime, inspired by real moments between Andrew and his daughter, Addie. What began as a single story about friendship has grown into an entire world, the Addieverse, where big feelings, little lessons, and sweet adventures come to life one page at a time.

Little Lott Books collaborates with illustrator Amanda Letcher, whose thoughtful art brings Addie’s world to life with warmth, charm, and imagination.

We’re just getting started and can’t wait to share more Addieverse adventures with you and your little ones soon.

Little Lott Books is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), an organization that promotes ethical and professional self-publishing.

Meet Addie, a curious six-year-old with a big heart and an even bigger imagination. She loves to explore, create, and learn about the world around her. Whether she is facing something new, finding courage, or making a friend, Addie approaches every moment with honesty, wonder, and warmth.

In Addie Needs a Friend, she begins her very first adventure in the Addieverse. Through Addie’s eyes, readers see that every challenge can become a chance to grow and that kindness and curiosity can lead to something truly beautiful.

Our main character reminds us all that little moments can carry big lessons, and that even the smallest needs can spark the most meaningful connections.