![]() Readers of all ages will absorb the meta-message about keeping things in perspective and learning to appreciate differences without necessarily comparing them. You Are (Not) Small is a short, simple book with text that could work as an easy reader, and illustrations that are engaging enough for the youngest picture book set. Fear not, the last line will guarantee laughs from every reader. The size debate escalates until BOOM! A huge hairy paw crashes down, followed by diminutive pink critters with yellow parachutes. (Sound familiar, parents?) There are pointed fingers, angry frowns, even insistent shouting. Tempers flare, and the dialogue becomes an argument. Then more purple ones appear to back up their buddy as well. ![]() ![]() But the larger one gestures to his pals, noting that he is one of many, all alike. This innocent observation kicks off a spirited dialogue between the two. “You are small,” says the new critter to the weed-clutching little one. Enter one large, fuzzy orange-brown foot, stage right. A plump, purplish bear-like creature is merrily blowing dandelion seeds across the opening page of this clever, humorous picture book. ![]()
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