The Littles is a series of children's novels by American author John Peterson , the first of which was published in 1967. Sixteen years later, Peterson's books were adapted into The Littles , an animated series by DIC Entertainment . The television show formerly ran on ABC Saturday mornings from September 10, 1983 to November 2, 1985 for three seasons and 29 episodes. In 1985, DiC released an animated feature film spun off the series titled Here Come the Littles .
30-591: Similar to Mary Norton 's earlier novel The Borrowers , The Littles features a family of tiny, intelligent humanoid creatures with mouse-like features (the Littles) who live in a house owned by the Bigg family. The mouse-like features include a long, furry tail, long teeth and mouse-like ears (in the books the Littles have a tail but not the long teeth and mouse-like ears). Their height is 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). The Littles are
60-473: A service level agreement . CILIP's 2020 goal is to "put information and library skills and professional values at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society". CILIP was formed in 2002 by the merger of the Library Association (abbreviated as LA or sometimes LAUK) – founded in 1877 as a result of the first International Conference of Librarians and awarded a Royal Charter in 1898 – and
90-618: A stroke in Bideford , Devon, England, on 29 August 1992. The first edition hardcover books were published in Britain by J. M. Dent . A picture book version of her first story appeared in the US as The Magic Bed-Knob (1943), with color illustrations by Waldo Peirce . In the UK the first four Borrowers novels were illustrated by Diana Stanley and The Borrowers Avenged was illustrated by Pauline Baynes . In
120-506: A Witch in Ten Easy Lessons , published by J. M. Dent in 1945. Its sequel Bonfires and Broomsticks followed two years later and they were re-issued jointly as Bed-Knob and Broomstick in 1957. The stories became the basis for the 1971 Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks . During her latter years Norton lived with her second husband in the village of Hartland in Devon . She died of
150-526: A family of tiny people living in the walls of human houses . The Little family consists of William T. Little and Wilma Little (Frank and Helen in the TV series), their children Tom and Lucy, and Uncle Pete (Grandpa Little in the TV series). In the books, Uncle Nick, Uncle Pete, Granny and Grandpa (Amos), and Baby Betsy live with the family. Relatives who don't live with them include Cousin Dinky, his wife Della, his mother Lily
180-443: A haystack fire. Mary Norton (author) Kathleen Mary Norton (née Pearson; 10 December 1903 – 29 August 1992), known professionally as Mary Norton , was an English writer of children's books . She is best known for The Borrowers series of low fantasy novels (1952 to 1982), which is named after its first book and, in turn, the tiny people who live secretly in the midst of contemporary human civilisation. Norton won
210-404: A house with The Littles. He never discovers the Littles in the book series, but in the cartoon he is one of the few people who knows of the Littles' existence. The first season of the TV series never revealed how Henry learned about the Littles, as it opened with Henry telling the audience that he has "a very special secret" and is the only one who knows about the Littles. During the second season,
240-700: A printer and Microsoft executive. Her second husband was Lionel Bonsey, whom she married in 1970. Norton began working for the British War Office in 1940 before the family moved temporarily to the United States. She began writing while working for the British Purchasing Commission in New York City during the Second World War . Her first book was The Magic Bed Knob; or, How to Become
270-661: A similar number of 'organisations in liaison' with CILIP, such as Information for Social Change, the National Acquisitions Group , and the Society of Indexers . CILIP, in its previous incarnation as the Library Association, was a founder member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in 1927. Some specialist groups organise conferences such as the annual LILAC (Librarians' Information Literacy Conference), held since 2005 by
300-519: Is a charitable incorporated organisation affiliated to CILIP. All CILIP members working or living in Scotland are automatically members of CILIPS. Policy, finances, operational matters and advocacy are devolved to CILIPS Trustee Board and staff and CILIP services are delivered via a service level agreement . CILIPS works with the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), the advisory body for
330-557: Is a professional body for librarians , information specialists and knowledge managers in the United Kingdom . It was established in 2002 as a merger of the Library Association (LA, sometimes LAUK) and the Institute of Information Scientists (IIS). CILIP in Scotland (CILIPS) is an independent organisation which operates in Scotland in affiliation with CILIP and delivers services via
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#1732847736861360-472: Is granted to a small number of people who have rendered distinguished service to the profession. CILIP provides opportunities for continuing professional development and a self-assessment tool, the Professional Knowledge and Skills Base. Registered members may revalidate their registration annually. Membership of CILIP is not compulsory for practice. The following information on CILIP membership
390-533: Is taken from CILIP Council reports with the exceptions of the estimates for 2002, 2003 and 2005. Membership numbers for 2004 and 2006 are not available. The method of calculation was changed in 2018 to count 'Life Members' as a separate category in published membership statistics and hence these figures do not represent a continuous series. As at January 2019 there were approximately 1,000 'Life Members' of CILIP. The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIP in Scotland, or CILIPS)
420-512: The British Library in London. Until 2023, CILIP had been based at number 7 Ridgmount Street , in the building purpose-built in 1965 as the headquarters of the Library Association. CILIP is a registered charity . CILIP launched a monthly journal, Information Professional in 2017, providing news, interviews, and analysis. This publication succeeded Library & Information Update which
450-585: The Scottish Government on library and information matters. CILIP in Scotland was originally established as the Scottish Library Association in 1908 and affiliated with the Library Association in 1931. When CILIP was established in 2002, the Scottish Library Association voted to change its name to CILIPS. CILIPS published a professional journal, Information Scotland ( ISSN 1479-8441 ), between 2003 and 2009, which subsequently became
480-582: The 1952 Carnegie Medal from the Library Association , recognising The Borrowers as the year's outstanding children's book by a British author . For the 70th anniversary of the Medal in 2007 it was named one of the top 10 winning works, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for a public election of the all-time favourite. Norton's novels The Magic Bed Knob; or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons and Bonfires and Broomsticks were adapted into
510-611: The 1971 Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks . Kathleen Mary Pearson was the daughter of a physician and grew up in a Georgian house at the end of the High Street in Leighton Buzzard . The house now forms part of Leighton Middle School, known within the school as The Old House, and was reputedly the setting of her novel The Borrowers . She married Robert Charles Norton on 4 September 1926 and had four children, two boys and two girls; her son, also named Robert Norton , became
540-787: The CILIP's Information Literacy Group, or the Health Libraries Group conference , held every two years. CILIP's archives are held by University College London Special Collections, having been deposited with the institution between 2002 and 2007. CILIP accredits degree courses in library and information science at universities in the UK , as well as a number of overseas programmes in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Oman, Thailand and Qatar. There are three levels of professional registration with corresponding postnominal letters : Honorary Fellowship (HonFCLIP), akin to an honorary degree ,
570-522: The Institute of Information Scientists (IIS), founded on 23 January 1958. The first President of the Library Association had been John Winter Jones and other notable Presidents had included Richard Garnett (1893), Frederic G. Kenyon (1910), W. C. Berwick Sayers (1938), Lionel McColvin (1952) and Douglas John Foskett (1976). The jubilee (50th year) of the Association was celebrated in 1927. Library associations from fourteen European countries and
600-490: The Library Association (FLA), awarded for a higher level of professional achievement. Membership of the CILIP on unification in 2002 was estimated at 23,000. Sheila Corrall was the first President of CILIP, succeeded in 2003 by Margaret Watson. In 2017, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals was rebranded to CILIP: The library and information association. CILIP has its headquarters in
630-637: The Littles. In one episode, however ("Dinky's Doomsday Pizzas"), Henry betrayed the Littles when he learned that if he did, he would be on TV. The incident, and its resulting fallout, turned out to be only a dream, specifically Dinky's dream. Slick is Henry's pet turtle who is usually seen hanging with The Littles. In emergencies when Tom and Lucy must contact Henry, they tie messages on Slick's back and send them to him. Slick wears roller skates to move more quickly but often comically slips and slides around. Glory becomes Tom's friend in "The Littles and their Amazing new Friend" after she saves Tom and Uncle nick from
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#1732847736861660-644: The U.S. all five novels were illustrated by Joe and Beth Krush . They have also been illustrated by Ilon Wikland . Norton's novels The Magic Bedknob; or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons and Bonfires and Broomsticks were adapted into the 1971 Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks , starring Angela Lansbury and David Tomlinson . There have been several screen adaptations of The Borrowers : There have also been numerous theatrical adaptations of The Borrowers . CILIP The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals ( CILIP , pronounced / ˈ s ɪ l ɪ p / SIL -ip )
690-512: The United States signed a resolution at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Library Association of the United Kingdom held in Edinburgh which brought the International Federation of Library Associations into existence. The Library Association offered professional recognition at the level of Associate of the Library Association (ALA), the basic professional qualification, and Fellow of
720-772: The annual Libraries Week campaign and Libraries Change Lives Award. CILIP awards the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals for children's books . CILIP works in partnership to award the Amnesty CILIP Honour, a special commendation which is part of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. Special interest groups also make their own awards, such as the Jason Farradane Award and Tony Kent Strix Award of UKeiG. There are over 20 special interest groups for members working with, for instance, rare books and prison libraries and
750-403: The books he flies a glider (competently) and is responsible and adventurous; in the TV series he flies a propeller plane (poorly) and he is clumsy and frequently gets into trouble. Usually these troubles remit directly into Grandpa Little, who loses his temper and charges into "disciplining" the unfortunate Dinky. In the books he marries Della, who learns to fly. While he lives with his mother Lilly
780-399: The nurse in the books, in the TV series he lives with the family. Another younger cousin of Tom and Lucy. Portrayed as a tantrum-prone and rebellious spoiled brat, he often sabotages whatever his older cousins accomplish, only to feel bad about it when Tom and Lucy are put in danger as a result. He appears only in the TV series during seasons two and three. Henry Bigg is the boy who lives in
810-411: The nurse, Granny's sister Littlebit, and her cousins Tracy and Gracie. Tom and Lucy Little both insist on doing good deeds for big people, including a blind woman. One time they tried to find a Grandma Little for Grandpa. They can make mischief around the place. An older cousin of the other Littles, he is a pilot and serves as the mail service and occasional transport for all tiny people in the area. In
840-890: The opening says that Tom and Lucy fell inside Henry's suitcase when he moved; he discovered them when he opened his suitcase afterward. In the final season, Henry traveled to other parts of the world with his parents, using a specially designed carrier (a hollowed-out camera case) to take the Littles with him. The movie Here Come the Littles follows the second season opening in that Tom and Lucy get trapped in Henry's suitcase. However, Henry doesn't discover them until much later, first seeing Grandpa and Dinky while mowing his Uncle Augustus' yard. Augustus takes them away from Henry, believing them to be toys. To rescue Grandpa and Dinky, Tom and Lucy decide to reveal themselves to Henry, befriending him and asking him for help. Henry takes great care to keep other people, including his own parents, from learning about
870-400: The profile of the work of librarians and information professionals through campaigns, public affairs activity, and awards and medals, as well as promoting best practice. Campaigns have included My Library By Right (publicising local government's statutory obligation to provide library services), Facts Matter (championing the value of quality information during the 2017 UK General Election), and
900-547: Was published from 2002 to 2017 and the Library Association Record published from 1899 to 2002. CILIP publications also include Lisjobnet (a recruitment website), and Facet Publishing (professional books). CILIP hosts an annual conference for members and non-members. Past keynote speakers include Dr Carla Hayden (Librarian of Congress in the US), Professor Luciano Floridi and Sir Nigel Shadbolt . CILIP works to raise
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